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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Cabrini College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Cabrini College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Radnor, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,048 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | cabrini.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Cabrini College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $34,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $34,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $24,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Cabrini College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1069/1257 | ||
| 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 | Cabrini College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Cabrini College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $277 |
Diversity |
TU | Cabrini College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
TU | Cabrini College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 31% | ||
Campus |
TU | Cabrini 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 Cabrini College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,048 students)
TU vs. Cabrini College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Cabrini College?
- Cabrini College is 371.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,800.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Cabrini College than Towson University ($34,800.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Cabrini College ($15,064 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cabrini College are 8.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,400 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrini College than Towson University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cabrini College students is 107.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($24,025 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Cabrini College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Cabrini College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cabrini College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Cabrini College (69.2%)
TU vs. Cabrini College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Cabrini 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 Cabrini College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Cabrini College (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Cabrini College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,056 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrini College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,806)
- TU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrini College graduates. ($183 vs. $277)
- More Cabrini College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/