Towson vs. Clarion University

The following statements compare Towson University and Clarion University of Pennsylvania with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Towson's tuition ($28,326) is more expensive than Clarion University ($16,052).
  • Towson's acceptance rate (78.60%) is lower than Towson (78.60%).
  • Towson has higher yield (19.12%) than Towson (19.12%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,140.
  • Towson's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Clarion University (17 to 1).
  • Towson (19,793 students) is larger than Clarion University (3,922 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Towson ($9,526) has higher amount of financial aid than Clarion University ($7,572).
  • Towson's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Clarion University (55%).
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
Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Public, 4 years • Clarion, PA #49 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$11,173 In-State
$16,052 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,572
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
3,156 Undergraduate
766 Graduate
1,236 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
186 Faculties (full-time)
552 Staffs (full-time)
$89,558 Faculty Salary
$59,980 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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