| Towson vs. UNCW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,317 North Carolina Residents $22,985 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,853 North Carolina Residents $23,029 Out-of-State |
| More$9,526 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier78.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.83% |
| Lower19.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.42% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger19,793 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,843 |
| Larger16,861 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,294 |
| Smaller2,932 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,549 |
| Smaller1,430 | Online Student Population | Larger4,619 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,696 | Number of faculties | 1,055 |
| Lower$82,672 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,683 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.