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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
TU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
TU | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,211 students)
TU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 425% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Westminster College than Towson University ($38,000.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Westminster College ($14,443 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 14.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,900 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 165% larger than aid received Towson University ($30,252 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 53 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
TU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Westminster 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 Westminster College and TU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Towson University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/