- Towson University is a public school while Hofstra University is a private school.
- Towson University is located in Towson, MD and Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY.
- Hofstra University has more expensive tuition of $55,450 than Towson University ($28,326).
- Hofstra University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.95% than Towson University (77.30%).
- Hofstra University has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Towson University (1,140).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than Hofstra University (10,238 students).
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| #6 in Maryland | Rankings | #202 in National Universities #62 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Towson, MD | Location | Hempstead, NY |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $55,450 |
| $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state | Graduate | $29,950 |
| $9,526 | Financial Aid | $28,645 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 77.30% | Acceptance Rate | 63.95% |
| 27.82% | Yield | 9.55% |
| 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,793 | Total Students | 10,238 |
| 16,861 | Undergraduate | 6,110 |
| 2,932 | Graduate | 4,128 |
| 1,430 | Online Enrollment | 439 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $55,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,900 |
| 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 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: 3,500) $11,998 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 930 Full-time 766 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 492 Full-time 672 Part-time |
| 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time |
| $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time |