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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $229 |
Diversity |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,619 students)
TU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 387.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Towson University ($36,004.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($15,064 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 20.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,996 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Towson University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 126.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,173 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 14 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
TU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Towson University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,225)
- TU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($183 vs. $229)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/