Towson vs. CSU Channel Islands
The following statements compare Towson University and California State University-Channel Islands with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Towson's tuition ($28,326) is more expensive than CSU Channel Islands ($18,697).
- Towson's acceptance rate (82.80%) is lower than CSU Channel Islands (93.06%).
- Towson has higher yield (19.21%) than CSU Channel Islands (6.05%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
- Towson's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than CSU Channel Islands (15 to 1).
- Towson (19,527 students) is larger than CSU Channel Islands (5,688 students) with more enrolled students.
- Towson ($10,939) has higher amount of financial aid than CSU Channel Islands ($10,312).
- Towson's graduation rate (68%) is higher than CSU Channel Islands (53%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,306 In-State
$28,326 out-of-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
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,214 annual charge
-5,000 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,000 annual charge

California State University-Channel Islands
Public, 4 years • Camarillo, CA #72 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$6,817 In-State
$18,697 out-of-state
$18,697 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,312
Test Scores
Admission
93.06% Acceptance Rate
6.05% Yield
Enrollment
5,290 Undergraduate
398 Graduate
871 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
224 Faculties (full-time)
762 Staffs (full-time)
$91,468 Faculty Salary
$72,787 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,740 annual charge
-1,528 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,920 annual charge
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