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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 University College | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMUC | TU | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,084 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,324 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,545 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,268 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 62% |
Admission |
UMUC | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMUC | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $183 |
Diversity |
UMUC | TU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
UMUC | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | 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
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (60,084 students vs. 19,527 students)
UMUC vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or TU?
- University of Maryland University College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at TU than University of Maryland University College ($24,402.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland University College than TU ($14,545 vs. $15,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland University College are 17.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,324 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than University of Maryland University College (62% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 119.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($11,565 vs. $5,268)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or UMUC .
UMUC vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC 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 UMUC.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Maryland University College (64% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $1,100 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMUC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,000)
- TU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UMUC graduates. ($183 vs. $196)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/