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Overview |
TU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 86% | ||
Campus |
TU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,836 students)
TU vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 539.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Salve Regina University than Towson University ($47,180.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Salve Regina University ($15,064 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 11.9% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,644 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 157.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($29,790 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
TU vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and TU.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Towson University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $800 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/