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 (1,140) than Towson University (1,140).
  • College of Charleston has higher submitted ACT score (22) 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 - Towson University and College of Charleston.
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Towson Universityvs.College of Charleston
Towson, MarylandLocationCharleston, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$11,306
Out-Of-State$28,326
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,978
Out-Of-State$36,858
68%% Receiving Financial Aid98%
$9,526Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,307
78.60 %Acceptance Rates75.69 %
19.12 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)13.26 %
1,140SAT Score1,210
22ACT Score27
69 %Graduation Rate64 %
20 %Transfer-out Rate26 %
82 %Retention Rate80 %
19,793Student Population10,885
930Number of Faculties511
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 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 services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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