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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | LHU | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 0% |
Admission |
TU | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
TU | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,920 students)
TU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at TU than Lock Haven University ($23,240.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 31.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,350 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than Lock Haven University (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,415 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 133 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming TU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at LHU (3.41)
TU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or LHU? 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 LHU and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Lock Haven University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,400 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/