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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
TU | Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,033 students)
TU vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 390.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Towson University ($35,500.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($14,443 vs. $21,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 12.7% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($13,642 vs. $15,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 160.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($29,710 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 139 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming TU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- TU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/