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Overview |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Neumann | ||
| 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,155 students)
Bowie State University vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 483.4% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Neumann than Bowie State University ($33,900.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Neumann ($13,886 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 33.1% lower than costs at Neumann University ($12,468 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 170.8% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($25,623 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Neumann University (905) is 22 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Neumann students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Bowie State University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,600)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Neumann graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/