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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | VWC | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TU | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
TU | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,711 students)
TU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 387.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at VWC than Towson University ($36,010.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than VWC ($15,064 vs. $21,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 35.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,513 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 153.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($29,360 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 99 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at VWC (3.39)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than VWC (71.3%)
TU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or VWC? 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 VWC and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,800 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/