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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Malone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Malone University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $34,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $34,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $24,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 1,335 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,009 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 885/1236 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $256 |
Diversity |
TU | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| 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% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TU | Malone University | ||
| 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,205 students)
TU vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Malone University?
- Malone University is 371.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,800.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Malone University than Towson University ($34,800.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Malone University ($15,064 vs. $23,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 38.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,290 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 112.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($24,616 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 52 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Malone University (75.6%)
TU vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Malone 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 Malone University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Malone University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Malone University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,069 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,819)
- TU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($183 vs. $256)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/