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Overview |
TU | UNT | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
TU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $206 |
Diversity |
TU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TU | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 19,793 students)
TU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 14.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at TU than University of North Texas ($23,240.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than UNT ($14,443 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 31% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,412 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Towson University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 24.6% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,415 vs. $9,159)
TU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or TU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 12 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or UNT? 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 UNT and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of North Texas (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,000)
- TU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($183 vs. $206)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/