- Hofstra University is a private school while Towson University is a public school.
- Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY and Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
- Hofstra University has more expensive tuition of $55,450 than Towson University ($28,326).
- Hofstra University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.95% than Towson University (77.30%).
- Hofstra University has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Towson University (1,140).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than Hofstra University (10,238 students).
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| #202 in National Universities #62 in New York | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hempstead, NY | Location | Towson, MD |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,450 | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $29,950 | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $28,645 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 63.95% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 9.55% | Yield | 27.82% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,238 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 6,110 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 4,128 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 439 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $59,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500) $11,998 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 492 Full-time 672 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |