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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
TU | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,617 students)
TU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Capital University?
- Capital University is 451.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Capital University than Towson University ($39,900.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Capital University ($14,443 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 10.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,308 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 149.4% larger than aid received Towson University ($28,469 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 52 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Capital University (72.2%)
TU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Capital University? 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 Capital University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Capital University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/