Towson vs. SUNY Albany

The following statements compare Towson University and SUNY at Albany with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • SUNY Albany's tuition ($28,998) is more expensive than Towson ($28,326).
  • SUNY Albany's acceptance rate (67.90%) is lower than Towson (78.60%).
  • Towson has higher yield (19.12%) than SUNY Albany (15.03%).
  • SUNY Albany's SAT score (1,190) is higher than Towson (1,140).
  • Towson's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than SUNY Albany (17 to 1).
  • Towson (19,793 students) is larger than SUNY Albany (16,658 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SUNY Albany ($10,782) has higher amount of financial aid than Towson ($9,526).
  • Towson's graduation rate (69%) is higher than SUNY Albany (65%).
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
SUNY at Albany

SUNY at Albany

Public, 4 years • Albany, NY #237 National Universities, #68 in New York more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,408 In-State
$28,998 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,782
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
67.90% Acceptance Rate
15.03% Yield
Enrollment
12,264 Undergraduate
4,394 Graduate
1,494 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
649 Faculties (full-time)
2,282 Staffs (full-time)
$92,138 Faculty Salary
$69,382 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,748 annual charge
-6,720 capacity
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