- Towson University is a public school while Northeastern University is a private school.
- Towson University is located in Towson, MD and Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than Towson University ($28,326).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than Towson University (77.30%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than Towson University (1,140).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than Towson University (19,793 students).
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| #6 in Maryland | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Towson, MD | Location | Boston, MA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 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 | $63,141 |
| $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $9,526 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 77.30% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 27.82% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,793 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 16,861 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 2,932 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 1,430 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $55,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 930 Full-time 766 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |