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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Dominican College of Blauvelt | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $32,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $32,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $16,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $22,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1095/1235 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
TU | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
TU | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TU | Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,378 students)
TU vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 335.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($32,160.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Dominican College than Towson University ($32,160.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Dominican College ($15,064 vs. $23,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 3.7% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($15,644 vs. $16,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 94.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($22,544 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 202 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming TU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
TU vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Dominican 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 Dominican College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/