Towson vs. URI

The following statements compare Towson University and University of Rhode Island with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • URI's tuition ($35,804) is more expensive than Towson ($28,326).
  • URI's acceptance rate (77.07%) is lower than Towson (82.80%).
  • Towson has higher yield (19.21%) than URI (16.81%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
  • Towson's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than URI (17 to 1).
  • Towson (19,793 students) is larger than URI (17,473 students) with more enrolled students.
  • URI ($12,715) has higher amount of financial aid than Towson ($9,526).
  • URI's graduation rate (71%) is higher than Towson (69%).
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
$9,526
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
82.80% Acceptance Rate
19.21% Yield
Enrollment
16,861 Undergraduate
2,932 Graduate
1,430 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
930 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
University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island

Public, 4 years • Kingston, RI #104 National Universities, #2 in Rhode Island more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,408 In-State
$35,804 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,715
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
77.07% Acceptance Rate
16.81% Yield
Enrollment
14,768 Undergraduate
2,705 Graduate
775 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
772 Faculties (full-time)
2,586 Staffs (full-time)
$89,554 Faculty Salary
$64,470 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,980 annual charge
-6,379 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,900 annual charge
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