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Overview |
Bowie State University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $275 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,167 students)
Bowie State University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 595.2% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.4% higher at Guilford College than Bowie State University ($40,400.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Guilford College ($13,886 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,468 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Bowie State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 226.8% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($30,922 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Bowie State University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,300)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,635)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($252 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College 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/