Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Central Oklahoma's yield is 25 pts higher than Towson's
Yield rate - 2
U. Central Oklahoma admits 78% vs. 82% at Towson
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- TowsonAccessible
- U. Central OklahomaAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- TowsonTest-optional
- U. Central OklahomaTest scores required
How they read a record
Towson
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 55% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
U. Central Oklahoma
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Towson | U. Central Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Very important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why