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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Lehman Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI| Towson University | CUNY York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | York | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 86% |
Admission |
TU | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $90 |
Diversity |
TU | York | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TU | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 6,161 students)
TU vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or York?
- Towson University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,382.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at TU than CUNY York College ($24,402.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than TU ($5,631 vs. $15,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 39.3% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,644 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Towson University (86% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 46.5% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($11,565 vs. $7,896)
TU vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 196 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at York (3.15)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than York (59.4%)
TU vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or York? 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 York and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than CUNY York College (64% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $10,300 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $8,950 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $17,750)
- York graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($90 vs. $183)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/