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Overview |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Ironton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $8,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $5,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 84% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,006 students)
Bowie State University vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Ohio University-Southern Campus?
- Ohio University Southern Campus is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,004.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at Bowie State University than Ohio University Southern Campus ($16,533.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than Bowie State University ($8,181 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 100.2% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($6,228 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Southern Campus than Bowie State University (84% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 68.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($9,463 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Ohio University-Southern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Southern Campus or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Southern Campus students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
Bowie State University vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Ohio University-Southern Campus? 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (41% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $3,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,391)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($211 vs. $252)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/