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Cal State LA vs. Towson

The following statements compare California State University-Los Angeles and Towson University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Towson's tuition ($28,326) is more expensive than Cal State LA ($18,698).
  • Towson's acceptance rate (82.80%) is lower than Cal State LA (91.93%).
  • Towson has higher yield (19.21%) than Cal State LA (12.00%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
  • Towson's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Cal State LA (19 to 1).
  • Cal State LA (25,080 students) is larger than Towson (19,527 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Cal State LA ($11,682) has higher amount of financial aid than Towson ($10,939).
  • Towson's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Cal State LA (53%).
California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Los Angeles

Public, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #50 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,818 In-State
$18,698 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,682
Test Scores
Admission
91.93% Acceptance Rate
12.00% Yield
Enrollment
21,527 Undergraduate
3,553 Graduate
1,230 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
680 Faculties (full-time)
1,682 Staffs (full-time)
$90,598 Faculty Salary
$69,481 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,198 annual charge
-2,483 capacity
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Towson University

Towson University

Public, 4 years • Towson, MD #6 in Maryland more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,306 In-State
$28,326 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,939
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
82.80% Acceptance Rate
19.21% Yield
Enrollment
16,517 Undergraduate
3,010 Graduate
1,512 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
932 Faculties (full-time)
2,357 Staffs (full-time)
$73,396 Faculty Salary
$68,472 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,214 annual charge
-5,000 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,000 annual charge
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