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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Eastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $274 |
Diversity |
TU | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
TU | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
TU | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 5,769 students)
TU vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 395.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Eastern University than Towson University ($35,864.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Eastern University ($14,443 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 9.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,424 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 123.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,542 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 55 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
TU vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Eastern 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 Eastern University and TU.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Towson University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,500)
- TU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($183 vs. $274)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/