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Overview |
Bowie State University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,403 students)
Bowie State University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 539.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.7% higher at Nichols than Bowie State University ($37,150.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Nichols ($13,886 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 13.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,468 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 180.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($26,515 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Bowie State University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Bowie State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/