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Overview |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,363 students)
Bowie State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or AU?
- Averett University is 547.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at AU than Bowie State University ($37,640.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than AU ($13,886 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 9.8% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,360 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 177.4% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($26,246 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 30 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at AU (3.07)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than AU (76%)
Bowie State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or AU? 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 AU and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is the same as at Averett University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,400)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/