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UMBC Maryland Salisbury University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown WCU Frostburg State University WVU University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Towson University | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 96% |
Admission |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $278 |
Diversity |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,003 students)
TU vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 85% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Towson University ($25,534.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Pitt-Bradford ($15,064 vs. $17,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 44.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,848 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Towson University (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 26% larger than aid received Towson University ($14,576 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 103 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $4,500 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,909)
- TU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($183 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/