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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Moravian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $50,069 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $50,069 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $33,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 5,115 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TU | Moravian College | ||
| 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,658 students)
TU vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 578.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($50,069.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Moravian College than Towson University ($50,069.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Moravian College ($15,064 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 1.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,351 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 190.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($33,607 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 75 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Moravian College (54%)
TU vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Moravian 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 Moravian College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Towson University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/