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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,931 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaryland.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $183 |
Diversity |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than University of Maryland, Baltimore based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 6,931 students)
University of Maryland, Baltimore vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maryland, Baltimore or TU?
- Towson University is ?% more expensive to attend than University of Maryland, Baltimore for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at TU than University of Maryland, Baltimore ($23,240.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than University of Maryland, Baltimore (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maryland, Baltimore ($11,415 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maryland, Baltimore or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or University of Maryland, Baltimore .
University of Maryland, Baltimore vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maryland, Baltimore 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 University of Maryland, Baltimore.
- Graduates from University of Maryland, Baltimore earn on average $49,400 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($102,900 vs. $53,500)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,750)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($155 vs. $183)
- More University of Maryland, Baltimore 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/