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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| University of Saint Joseph | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | TU | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
USJ | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 1050/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USJ | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
USJ | TU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
USJ | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
USJ | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,939 students)
USJ vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or TU?
- University of Saint Joseph is 517.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at USJ than Towson University ($45,608.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than USJ ($15,064 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 15.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,590 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Towson University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 151.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($29,098 vs. $11,565)
USJ vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 149 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming TU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at USJ (3.46)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than USJ (79.6%)
USJ vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Saint Joseph (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,300 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/