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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | LRC | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
TU | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
TU | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
TU | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
TU | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,068 students)
TU vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or LRC?
- La Roche College is 332.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at LRC than Towson University ($31,334.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than LRC ($14,443 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 5.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,886 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Towson University (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 83.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($20,948 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 142 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming TU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or LRC? 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 LRC and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than La Roche College (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $9,200 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/