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ECU UMBC UNC Charlotte Maryland Salisbury UNCW WCU NC State Frostburg State University WVU ASU NCAT| Towson University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 83% |
Admission |
TU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $235 |
Diversity |
TU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
TU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UNCG based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 17,743 students)
TU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or UNCG?
- Towson University is 66.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($7,382.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at TU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($24,402.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than TU ($10,592 vs. $15,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 48.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,534 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Towson University (83% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 29.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($11,565 vs. $8,921)
TU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 46 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $14,400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,987 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,737)
- TU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($183 vs. $235)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/