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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | SU | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
TU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 42% | ||
Campus |
TU | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 4,343 students)
TU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 368.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at SU than Towson University ($34,614.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than SU ($15,064 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 32.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,800 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 108.4% larger than aid received Towson University ($24,100 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 76 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than SU (77.8%)
TU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or SU? 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 SU and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Shenandoah University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $5,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/