The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Hofstra University is a private (not-for-profit) and Towson University is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Hofstra University has more expensive tuition & fees ($55,450) than Towson University ($28,326).
  • It is harder to admit to Hofstra University than Towson University.
  • Hofstra University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,280) than Towson University (1,140).
  • Hofstra University has higher submitted ACT score (28) than Towson University (22).
  • Towson University has more students with 19,793 students while Hofstra University has 10,238 students.
  • Hofstra University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while Towson University's ratio is 15 to 1.
  • Towson University has more full-time faculties with 930 faculties while Hofstra University has 492 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Hofstra University and Towson University.
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Hofstra Universityvs.Towson University
Hempstead, New YorkLocationTowson, Maryland
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
$55,4502024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,306
Out-Of-State$28,326
92%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$28,645Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,526
69.33 %Acceptance Rates78.60 %
10.46 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)19.12 %
1,280SAT Score1,140
28ACT Score22
67 %Graduation Rate69 %
24 %Transfer-out Rate20 %
83 %Retention Rate82 %
10,238Student Population19,793
492Number of Faculties930
13 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, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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