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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Nazareth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $274 |
Diversity |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
TU | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,439 students)
TU vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 425.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Nazareth College than Towson University ($38,790.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Nazareth College ($15,064 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 0.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,620 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Towson University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 114.4% larger than aid received Towson University ($24,793 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Nazareth College (79.5%)
TU vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Towson University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,751 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,501)
- TU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($183 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/