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Overview |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $59,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $59,196 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $31,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $43,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,443 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 38% | ||
Campus |
TU | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,492 students)
TU vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 701.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($59,196.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Ursinus College than Towson University ($59,196.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Ursinus College ($15,064 vs. $31,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 3.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,064 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 278.4% larger than aid received Towson University ($43,758 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Towson University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College 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 $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/