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Overview |
Bowie State University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Bowie State University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 4,049 students)
Bowie State University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 461.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at La Salle University than Bowie State University ($32,640.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than La Salle University ($13,886 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 16.7% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,468 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 206.7% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($29,025 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 107 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming La Salle University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Bowie State University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/