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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Binghamton University BU Mason Stevenson University Howard Penn State Harrisburg| Towson University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 707 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 79% |
Admission |
TU | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $277 |
Diversity |
TU | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TU | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 707 students)
TU vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 98.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Penn State York than Towson University ($24,562.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Penn State York ($15,064 vs. $19,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 16.3% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,448 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Towson University (79% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Penn State York ($11,565 vs. $8,372)
TU vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 31 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Penn State York (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $1,800 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,818)
- TU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($183 vs. $277)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/