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University of Maryland Global Campus vs Towson University: which has better ROI?

Public, Adelphi MD · vs · Public, Towson MD

The verdict

Towson University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $69,652 in 4.3 years versus 5.2 years at University of Maryland Global Campus, on median earnings of $64,390 vs $65,287 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of Maryland Global CampusTowson University
Net price / yr$22,063$17,413
Total net cost$88,252$69,652
Median earnings, 10 yrs$65,287$64,390
Median debt$21,000$18,718
Payback5.2 yrs4.3 yrs
20-year net return$250,288$250,948

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.