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Overview |
TU | UNLV | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 89% |
Admission |
TU | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $196 |
Diversity |
TU | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
TU | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 19,793 students)
TU vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or UNLV?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 12.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at UNLV than Towson University ($24,701.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than TU ($13,159 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 18.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,512 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Towson University (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 79.9% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,415 vs. $6,346)
TU vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 74 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or UNLV? 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 UNLV and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $5,900 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $1,268 lower median federal student loan debt than UNLV graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,018)
- TU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNLV graduates. ($183 vs. $196)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/