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Overview |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 4,566 students)
Bowie State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 552.1% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Bowie State University ($37,896.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($13,886 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 50.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,468 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 174.5% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($25,979 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Bowie State University .
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Bowie State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Bowie State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,100)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,900)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($252 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/