- Both Towson University and University of Delaware (UD) are public.
- Towson University is located in Towson, MD and UD is located in Newark, DE.
- UD has more expensive tuition of $39,720 than Towson University ($28,326).
- UD has tighter acceptance rate of 62.89% than Towson University (77.30%).
- UD has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Towson University (1,140).
- UD is larger with 24,039 students than Towson University (19,793 students).
Towson University View More Rivals | University of Delaware View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Maryland | Rankings | #71 in National Universities #1 in Delaware |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Towson, MD | Location | Newark, DE |
| Known as | UD | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's 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 | $16,080 Delaware residents $39,720 out-of-state |
| $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,664 Delaware residents $19,546 out-of-state |
| $9,526 | Financial Aid | $12,518 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 77.30% | Acceptance Rate | 62.89% |
| 27.82% | Yield | 26.72% |
| 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,793 | Total Students | 24,039 |
| 16,861 | Undergraduate | 19,482 |
| 2,932 | Graduate | 4,557 |
| 1,430 | Online Enrollment | 1,793 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $55,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,220) $8,482 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,752 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 930 Full-time 766 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,263 Full-time 28 Part-time |
| 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,841 Full-time 68 Part-time |
| $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,094 for Faculties $70,898 Part-time |