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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WSSU WCU Frostburg State University WVU UNCG Howard CAU Stevenson University Bowie State University| Towson University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | NCAT | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
TU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $299 |
Diversity |
TU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 41% | ||
Campus |
TU | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than NCAT based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 13,487 students)
TU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or NCAT?
- Towson University is 104.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at TU than North Carolina A & T State University ($23,240.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than TU ($9,189 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 48.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($9,179 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Towson University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 13.2% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,415 vs. $10,082)
TU vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 171 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming TU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
TU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or NCAT? 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 NCAT and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $15,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $38,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,000)
- TU graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($183 vs. $299)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/