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UMBC Maryland Salisbury JMU VCU CNU Mason WCU Frostburg State University WVU Longwood University William & Mary| Towson University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $222 |
Diversity |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
TU | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 3,808 students)
TU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 21.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Mary Washington College than Towson University ($25,858.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Mary Washington College ($15,064 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 11.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,040 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Towson University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 29.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($11,565 vs. $8,901)
TU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or TU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 29 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at TU (3.69)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Towson University (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $2,000 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,500)
- TU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($183 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/