- Towson University is a public school while Drexel University is a private school.
- Towson University is located in Towson, MD and Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- Drexel University has more expensive tuition of $60,663 than Towson University ($28,326).
- Towson University has tighter acceptance rate of 77.30% than Drexel University (79.04%).
- Drexel University has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than Towson University (1,140).
- Drexel University is larger with 22,344 students than Towson University (19,793 students).
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| #6 in Maryland | Rankings | #52 in National Universities #10 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Towson, MD | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Known as | Drexel | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 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 | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $60,663 |
| $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state | Graduate | $37,074 |
| $9,526 | Financial Aid | $27,159 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 77.30% | Acceptance Rate | 79.04% |
| 27.82% | Yield | 14.56% |
| 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,793 | Total Students | 22,344 |
| 16,861 | Undergraduate | 14,021 |
| 2,932 | Graduate | 8,323 |
| 1,430 | Online Enrollment | 4,477 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $55,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,000 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411) $10,629 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 | 9 to 1 |
| 930 Full-time 766 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,224 Full-time 969 Part-time |
| 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,882 Full-time 1,037 Part-time |
| $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time | Average Salary | $105,392 for Faculties $73,967 Part-time |