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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Walsh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $287 |
Diversity |
TU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
TU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TU | Walsh 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,160 students)
TU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 344.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Walsh College than Towson University ($32,780.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Walsh College ($15,064 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 32.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,810 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Towson University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 117.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,120 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
TU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Walsh 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 Walsh College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Walsh University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,400)
- Towson University students graduate with a $10,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,833)
- TU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($183 vs. $287)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/