Towson vs. Fresno State

The following statements compare Towson University and California State University-San Marcos with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Towson's tuition ($28,326) is more expensive than Fresno State ($19,619).
  • Towson's acceptance rate (78.60%) is lower than Fresno State (95.19%).
  • Towson has higher yield (19.12%) than Fresno State (18.14%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,140.
  • Towson's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Fresno State (23 to 1).
  • Towson (19,793 students) is larger than Fresno State (15,109 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Towson ($9,526) has higher amount of financial aid than Fresno State ($8,305).
  • Towson's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Fresno State (56%).
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
1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
78.60% Acceptance Rate
19.12% 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
-$7,822 annual charge
-5,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,910 annual charge
California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos

Public, 4 years • San Marcos, CA #52 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,739 In-State
$19,619 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,305
Test Scores
Admission
95.19% Acceptance Rate
18.14% Yield
Enrollment
13,914 Undergraduate
1,195 Graduate
1,077 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
392 Faculties (full-time)
1,199 Staffs (full-time)
$90,352 Faculty Salary
$73,503 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,400 annual charge
-1,887 capacity
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