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Overview |
TU | Washington State | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 83% |
Admission |
TU | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $211 |
Diversity |
TU | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
TU | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 19,793 students)
TU vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 47.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Washington State than Towson University ($26,392.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Washington State ($14,443 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,396 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than Towson University (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Washington State University ($11,415 vs. $10,689)
TU vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 42 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Washington State? 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 Washington State and TU.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Towson University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $900 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $2,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,429)
- TU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($183 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/