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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | OWU | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
TU | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,452 students)
TU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 601.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at OWU than Towson University ($51,771.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than OWU ($15,064 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 10% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,226 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 267.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($42,496 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at OWU (3.54)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than OWU (50.7%)
TU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or OWU? 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 OWU and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $3,900 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/