- Both Salisbury University (SU) and Towson University are public.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Towson University has more expensive tuition of $28,326 than SU ($21,332).
- SU has tighter acceptance rate of 65.02% than Towson University (77.30%).
- SU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Towson University (1,140).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than SU (7,123 students).
| Salisbury University View More Rivals | Towson University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Maryland | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Salisbury, MD | Location | Towson, MD |
SU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,638 Maryland residents $21,332 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $10,330 Maryland residents $15,595 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $6,908 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 65.02% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 25.00% | Yield | 27.82% |
| 1,240 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,123 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 6,378 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 745 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 444 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $54,200 | 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: 2,338) $7,480 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,510 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 439 Full-time 193 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 1,140 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $78,051 for Faculties $58,480 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |