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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Hartwick College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
TU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
TU | Hartwick College | ||
| 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,103 students)
TU vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 594.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Hartwick College than Towson University ($50,254.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Hartwick College ($14,443 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 2.8% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($13,642 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 265.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($41,717 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
TU vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Hartwick College (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/