The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Towson University is a public and Hofstra University is a private (not-for-profit) 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 (1,140) than Towson University (1,140).
  • Hofstra University has higher submitted ACT score (22) 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 - Towson University and Hofstra University.
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Towson Universityvs.Hofstra University
Towson, MarylandLocationHempstead, New York
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$11,306
Out-Of-State$28,326
2024 Tuition & Fees$55,450
68%% Receiving Financial Aid92%
$9,526Average Amount of Financial Aid$28,645
78.60 %Acceptance Rates69.33 %
19.12 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)10.46 %
1,140SAT Score1,280
22ACT Score28
69 %Graduation Rate67 %
20 %Transfer-out Rate24 %
82 %Retention Rate83 %
19,793Student Population10,238
930Number of Faculties492
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 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, On-campus daycare

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