- Hood College is a private school while Towson University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Hood College has more expensive tuition of $45,870 than Towson University ($28,326).
- Towson University has tighter acceptance rate of 77.30% than Hood College (81.13%).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than Hood College (2,056 students).
| Hood College View More Rivals | Towson University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Maryland | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Frederick, MD | Location | Towson, MD |
Hood| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,870 | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $9,280 | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $32,052 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 81.13% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 22.05% | Yield | 27.82% |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,056 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 1,202 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 854 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 355 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $49,400 | 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: 760) $6,800 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 97 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 244 Full-time 149 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $71,714 for Faculties $59,802 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |