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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Dean College Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI| Towson University | Curry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Curry College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $43,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $43,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $17,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $30,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $31,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 6,903 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 6,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
TU | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
TU | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
TU | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,994 students)
TU vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Curry College?
- Curry College is 491.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Curry College than Towson University ($43,670.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Curry College ($15,064 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 12.5% lower than costs at Curry College ($15,644 vs. $17,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 171.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($31,376 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 140 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming TU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Curry 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 Curry College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Curry College (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/