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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | D'Youville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
TU | D'Youville 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,518 students)
TU vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or D'Youville College?
- D'Youville College is 314.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at D'Youville College than Towson University ($29,980.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than D'Youville College ($14,443 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 43.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($9,500 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at D'Youville College than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 93.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($22,053 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 45 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at D'Youville College (3.68)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or D'Youville 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 D'Youville College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than D'Youville College (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $200 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/