- Both University of Maryland Global Campus (UMUC) and Towson University are public.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Towson University has more expensive tuition of $28,326 than UMUC ($12,336).
- UMUC is larger with 55,838 students than Towson University (19,793 students).
University of Maryland Global Campus View More Rivals | Towson University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Maryland | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Adelphi, MD | Location | Towson, MD |
UMUC| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,992 Maryland residents $12,336 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $9,702 Maryland residents $12,132 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $4,094 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 77.30% | |
| Yield | 27.82% | |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 55,838 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 46,734 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 9,104 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 50,144 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 19% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 44% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 43% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $55,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 203 Full-time 3,634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 1,692 Full-time 3,885 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $69,480 for Faculties $65,006 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |