1. By: Alexandra DeLeaver

2. Towson, MD Towson 1 2

3. Towson University Towson 2 3  63 Undergraduate Majors  44 Graduate Programs  4 Doctoral Programs  800 international students from over 100 countries  In State Tuition

4. How much does it cost to go to Towson University? Towson 3 4 CategoryPrice Tuition$9,182.00 Room and Board$11,306.00 Books$1,080.00 Transportation Allowance $1,600.00 Personal Allowance$1,500.00

5. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University 1 5

6. James Madison University James Madison University 2 6  is named one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges  Motto: “Knowledge is Liberty.”  Out of State Tuition  2 hours from home

7. 7 CategoryPrice Tuition$12,600.00 Room and Board$4,509.00 Orientation Fee$180.00 Internet Connection Fee$96.00

8. George Mason University Fairfax, VA GMU 1 8

9. George Mason University  Four different campuses (i.e. and one in Korea)  2 outstanding laureate facilities named after James Buchanan and Vernon Smith  A laureate is a person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement. 9

10. George Mason University Stats 10

11. Pros v. Cons Name of College / University Towson University – Towson, MD James Madison University – Harrisonburg, VA George Mason University – Fairfax, VA Pros Close to home In state tuition Close to some family Lowest Room and Board Close to some family Many different campuses Cons Room and Board cost more than tuition Farther from home Out of State Tuition Out of state Tuition Farther from home Farther from Pros/Cons 1 11

12. Comparison Chart Comparison 1 12