Head to head · Maryland
University of Maryland-Baltimore County costs less than Towson University at every income band federal data covers — between $241 and $1,876 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Towson University | University of Maryland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,962 | $5,087 | $1,875 |
| $30–48k | $12,590 | $10,714 | $1,876 |
| $48–75k | $16,784 | $16,543 | $241 |
| $75–110k | $22,720 | $22,172 | $548 |
| Over $110k | $26,396 | $25,439 | $957 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
What are your student's real admit chances? The math, shown →
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Towson University first, then University of Maryland. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Towson University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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