<p>Yes, Woodwork, UMBC is a bit harder to get into,but, in my opinion, not as well liked a school as Towson or , as good in some departments. Towson has a very strong performing arts ( visual and music) program and strong business and communications.
As I said, they don’t have engineering.</p>
<p>However, you need to visit the schools. There is no question that if you ask 10 students at random at both school, you will get many more liking Towson than those that like UMBC. </p>
<p>UMBC is harder because it is the University of Maryland. Towson got the short end by being Towson University without the Univ of Maryland in its name. However, Towson has a lot of advantages, in my opinion that both Univ of Maryland College Park and BC don’t have. I have personally taught at the University of Maryland Colleg Park, and I sent my son to Towson even though he did get accepted to the University of Maryland. I should note that two of my professor friends at Maryland also sent their kids to Towson. That should speak volumes!</p>