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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Northern Virginia Community College Frostburg State University WVU HCC Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Montgomery College | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
| Location | Rockville, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,137 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montgomerycollege.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,960 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,842 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,276 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,344 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 74% |
Admission |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,700 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $100 | $183 |
Diversity |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Montgomery College | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Montgomery College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 17,137 students)
Montgomery College vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montgomery College or TU?
- Montgomery College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,070.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at TU than Montgomery College ($23,240.00 vs. $11,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montgomery College than TU ($8,276 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 16.1% lower than costs at Montgomery College ($13,642 vs. $15,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than Montgomery College (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Montgomery College ($11,415 vs. $7,344)
Which college is harder to get into, Montgomery College or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Montgomery College .
Montgomery College vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montgomery College or TU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between TU and Montgomery College.
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Montgomery College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,500)
- Montgomery College students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($9,700 vs. $17,750)
- Montgomery College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($100 vs. $183)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montgomery College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/