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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Catawba College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Catawba College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #515 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | catawba.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Catawba College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $32,868 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $32,868 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $19,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $26,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Catawba College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,199 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Catawba College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Catawba College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | Catawba College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Catawba College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
TU | Catawba 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 Catawba College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,172 students)
TU vs. Catawba College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Catawba College?
- Catawba College is 354.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Catawba College than Towson University ($32,868.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Catawba College ($14,443 vs. $19,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catawba College are 17.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,576 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 135.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,913 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Catawba College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Catawba College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catawba College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 91 points higher than at Catawba College (990)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Catawba College (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Catawba College (3.64)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Catawba College (67.1%)
TU vs. Catawba College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Catawba 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 Catawba College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Catawba College (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Catawba College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Catawba College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Catawba College graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catawba College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/