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USAFA UMBC Maryland Salisbury West Point WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Towson University | United States Naval Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Annapolis | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Annapolis, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 4,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | usna.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Annapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
TU | Annapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 14,727 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1200/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Annapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Annapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
TU | Annapolis | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Annapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 90% | ||
Campus |
TU | Annapolis | ||
| 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 Annapolis based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 4,465 students)
TU vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Annapolis?
- Towson University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($7,382.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at TU than United States Naval Academy ($24,402.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than United States Naval Academy (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($11,565 vs. $0)
TU vs. Annapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Annapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Annapolis or TU .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
TU vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Annapolis? 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 Annapolis and TU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/