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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Becker College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 0% |
Admission |
TU | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $274 |
Diversity |
TU | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
TU | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
TU | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,675 students)
TU vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Becker College?
- Becker College is 401.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Becker College than Towson University ($36,300.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 1.2% lower than costs at Becker College ($13,642 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than Becker College (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($11,415 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 72 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Becker College (3.36)
TU vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Becker College? 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 Becker College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Becker College (64% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,500)
- TU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($183 vs. $274)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/