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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
TU | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
TU | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,919 students)
TU vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 482.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at DeSales University than Towson University ($43,000.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than DeSales University ($15,064 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 13.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,800 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 148.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($28,789 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 27 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
TU vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or DeSales 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 DeSales University and TU.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Towson University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,400 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/