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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Rosemont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 754 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $19,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $19,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $19,741 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $15,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 950 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
TU | Rosemont College | ||
| 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 Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 754 students)
TU vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Rosemont College?
- Rosemont College is 174.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($19,890.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at TU than Rosemont College ($23,240.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Rosemont College ($14,443 vs. $19,741)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rosemont College are 3.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,130 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 32% larger than aid received Towson University ($15,072 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 197 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming TU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
TU vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Rosemont College? 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 Rosemont College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Rosemont College (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Rosemont College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/