College comparison

Towson University vs Maryland

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Towson University Towson, MD	Maryland College Park, MD
Acceptance rateUniversity of Maryland-College Park is more selective	82%	45%
SAT (25–75)	950–1235	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	16,136	30,760
Avg net price	$17,413	$15,678
Median earnings (10 yr)Maryland reports higher median earnings	$64,390	$82,860
Graduation rate	69%	89%
Median debt	$18,718	$19,000
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Towson University or University of Maryland-College Park harder to get into?

University of Maryland-College Park is more selective: Towson University's acceptance rate is approximately 82% and University of Maryland-College Park's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Towson University vs University of Maryland-College Park?

The middle-50% SAT range is 950–1235 at Towson University and 1400–1530 at University of Maryland-College Park. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.