The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both are four-years, public schools.
  • W & M has more expensive tuition & fees ($47,196) than Towson University ($26,820).
  • It is harder to admit to W & M than Towson University.
  • W & M has a higher submitted SAT score (1,130) than Towson University (1,130).
  • W & M has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Towson University (24).
  • Towson University has more students with 20,856 students while W & M has 9,517 students.
  • W & M has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Towson University's ratio is 16 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 degree - research / scholarship and professional practiceHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$10,818
Out-Of-State$26,820
2023 Tuition & Fees
In-State$23,970
Out-Of-State$47,196
65%% Receiving Financial Aid53%
$9,387Average Amount of Financial Aid$19,403
87.92 %Acceptance Rates36.54 %
25.38 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.37 %
1,130SAT Score1,440
24ACT Score33
72 %Graduation Rate91 %
19 %Transfer-out Rate6 %
85 %Retention Rate93 %
20,856Student Population9,517
930Number of Faculties694
16 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
Remedial Service, 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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