- Elon University is a private school while Towson University is a public school.
- Elon University is located in Elon, NC and Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
- Elon University has more expensive tuition of $44,536 than Towson University ($28,326).
- Elon University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.53% than Towson University (77.30%).
- Elon University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Towson University (1,140).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
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| #6 in North Carolina | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Elon, NC | Location | Towson, MD |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's 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 | ||
| $44,536 | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $20,574 | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $15,222 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 66.53% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 24.57% | Yield | 27.82% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,123 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 6,337 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 786 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,430 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $58,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | 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: 4,096) $6,818 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 |
| 447 Full-time 135 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |