Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Morgan State Delaware State University Coppin UMES Bard College TU VSU NSU Hampshire College Lincoln University of Pennsylvania North Carolina Central University Howard| Bowie State University | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | bennington.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $60,648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 880 students)
Bowie State University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 943.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.8% higher at Bennington than Bowie State University ($60,648.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Bennington ($13,886 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 42.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,468 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Bowie State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 419.7% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($49,183 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bowie State University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Bowie State University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $31,700)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/