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.
  • W & M has more expensive tuition & fees ($49,412) than Towson University ($28,326).
  • It is harder to admit to W & M than Towson University.
  • W & M has a higher submitted SAT score (1,140) than Towson University (1,140).
  • W & M has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Towson University (22).
  • Towson University has more students with 19,793 students while W & M has 9,654 students.
  • W & M has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Towson University's ratio is 15 to 1.
  • Towson University has more full-time faculties with 930 faculties while W & M has 694 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Towson University and William & Mary.
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Towson Universityvs.W & M
Towson, MarylandLocationWilliamsburg, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$11,306
Out-Of-State$28,326
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$25,040
Out-Of-State$49,412
68%% Receiving Financial Aid58%
$9,526Average Amount of Financial Aid$18,578
78.60 %Acceptance Rates33.50 %
19.12 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)27.10 %
1,140SAT Score1,460
22ACT Score33
69 %Graduation Rate90 %
20 %Transfer-out Rate5 %
82 %Retention Rate95 %
19,793Student Population9,654
930Number of Faculties694
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 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, On-campus daycare

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