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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 College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Washington College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $250 |
Diversity |
TU | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 53% | ||
Campus |
TU | Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 955 students)
TU vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Washington College?
- Washington College is 599.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at Washington College than Towson University ($50,626.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Washington College ($14,443 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 1.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,642 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 212.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($35,683 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or TU .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Washington College (74.7%)
TU vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Washington 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 Washington College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Towson University (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,250)
- TU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($183 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/