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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI St. Mary's| University of Baltimore | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | TU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 74% |
Admission |
UB | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 |
UB | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $183 |
Diversity |
UB | TU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UB | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UB | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or TU?
- University of Baltimore is 0.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at TU than University of Baltimore ($23,240.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than UB ($14,443 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 41.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,642 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Towson University (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 51.3% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($11,415 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or UB .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 109 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than TU (78.6%)
UB vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or TU? 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 TU and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $7,100 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,500)
- TU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($183 vs. $222)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/