The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • College of Charleston has more expensive tuition & fees ($36,858) than Towson University ($28,326).
  • It is harder to admit to College of Charleston than Towson University.
  • College of Charleston has a higher submitted SAT score (1,210) than Towson University (1,140).
  • College of Charleston has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Towson University (22).
  • Towson University has more students with 19,793 students while College of Charleston has 10,885 students.
  • Towson University has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while College of Charleston's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Towson University has more full-time faculties with 930 faculties while College of Charleston has 511 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - College of Charleston and Towson University.
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College of Charlestonvs.Towson University
Charleston, South CarolinaLocationTowson, Maryland
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$12,978
Out-Of-State$36,858
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,306
Out-Of-State$28,326
98%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$8,307Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,526
75.69 %Acceptance Rates78.60 %
13.26 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)19.12 %
1,210SAT Score1,140
27ACT Score22
64 %Graduation Rate69 %
26 %Transfer-out Rate20 %
80 %Retention Rate82 %
10,885Student Population19,793
511Number of Faculties930
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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