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UMBC CMU Maryland Salisbury GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State WCU ISU Frostburg State University WVU| Towson University | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | WMU | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
TU | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $275 |
Diversity |
TU | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
TU | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 17,000 students)
TU vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 100.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at TU than Western Michigan University ($23,240.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than WMU ($14,443 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 22.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,102 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Towson University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($11,415 vs. $6,813)
TU vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 51 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or WMU? 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 WMU and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Western Michigan University (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $4,600 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,883 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,633)
- TU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($183 vs. $275)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/