- Both Towson University and College of Charleston are public.
- Towson University is located in Towson, MD and College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
- College of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $36,858 than Towson University ($28,326).
- Towson University has tighter acceptance rate of 77.30% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- College of Charleston has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Towson University (1,140).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than College of Charleston (10,885 students).
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| #6 in Maryland | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Towson, MD | Location | Charleston, SC |
| 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 |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $9,526 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 77.30% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 27.82% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,793 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 16,861 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 2,932 | Graduate | 913 |
| 1,430 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $55,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 930 Full-time 766 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |