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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Boston Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 43 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | boston.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $15,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $10,854 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 10/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
TU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
TU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 80% | ||
Campus |
TU | Boston Baptist 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 Boston Baptist College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 43 students)
TU vs. Boston Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Boston Baptist College?
- Boston Baptist College is 57.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at TU than Boston Baptist College ($23,240.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Boston Baptist College ($14,443 vs. $15,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Baptist College are 94.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($7,000 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston Baptist College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Boston Baptist College ($11,415 vs. $10,854)
TU vs. Boston Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Boston Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boston Baptist College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 138 points higher than at Boston Baptist College (943)
- Incoming TU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Boston Baptist College (18)
- Boston Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Boston Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Boston Baptist 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 Boston Baptist College and TU.
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Boston Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $32,500)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boston Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/