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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | W&J | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
TU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,162 students)
TU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 274% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at W&J than Towson University ($27,605.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than W&J ($15,064 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 12.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,910 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 237% larger than aid received Towson University ($38,971 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at W&J (3.54)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than W&J (81.5%)
TU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or W&J? 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 W&J and TU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Towson University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $3,400 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/