Towson University vs Drexel University

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Towson University is a public and Drexel University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
Drexel University has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,965) than Towson University ($26,820).
It is harder to admit to Drexel University than Towson University.
Drexel University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,130) than Towson University (1,130).
Drexel University has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Towson University (24).
Drexel University has more students with 23,216 students while Towson University has 20,856 students.
Drexel University has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while Towson University's ratio is 16 to 1.
Drexel University has more full-time faculties with 1,224 faculties while Towson University has 930 full-time faculties.

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Towson University	vs.	Drexel University
Towson, Maryland	Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Public	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
In-State$10,818 Out-Of-State$26,820	2023 Tuition & Fees	$58,965
65%	% Receiving Financial Aid	90%
$9,387	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$25,827

87.92 %	Acceptance Rates	82.63 %
25.38 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	10.01 %
1,130	SAT Score	1,310
24	ACT Score	29
72 %	Graduation Rate	78 %
19 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
85 %	Retention Rate	90 %
20,856	Student Population	23,216
930	Number of Faculties	1,224
16 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	10 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services