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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Randolph | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 634 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 23% | ||
Campus |
TU | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 634 students)
TU vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 283.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Randolph than Towson University ($28,330.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Randolph ($15,064 vs. $20,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 31.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,890 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 98.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($22,982 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 67 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Randolph? 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 Randolph and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Randolph College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph 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/