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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Waynesburg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
TU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
TU | Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,366 students)
TU vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 277.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Waynesburg College than Towson University ($27,300.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Waynesburg College ($14,443 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 12.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,120 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than Towson University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 53% larger than aid received Towson University ($17,464 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 62 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Waynesburg College (3.64)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
TU vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Waynesburg University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/