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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
TU | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,363 students)
TU vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 63.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Castleton State College than Towson University ($28,800.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Castleton State College ($14,443 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 10% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,404 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($13,007 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 122 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Castleton State College (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/