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Overview |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 5,054 students)
Bowie State University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 728.2% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.1% higher at Ithaca College than Bowie State University ($48,126.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Ithaca College ($13,886 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 27.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,468 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 213.6% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($29,677 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Bowie State University .
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Bowie State University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Bowie State University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,750)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/