| Towson vs. UMUC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #85 in Federal Region III Universities #24 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,992 Maryland Residents $12,336 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,702 Maryland Residents $12,132 Out-of-State |
| More$9,526 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,094 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 78.60% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 19.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller19,793 | Total Enrollment | Larger55,838 |
| Smaller16,861 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger46,734 |
| Smaller2,932 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,104 |
| Smaller1,430 | Online Student Population | Larger50,144 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher44% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower43% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,696 | Number of faculties | 3,837 |
| Higher$82,672 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,223 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.