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Overview |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,988 students)
Bowie State University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 582.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Seton Hill University than Bowie State University ($39,674.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Seton Hill University ($13,886 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,468 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 199.3% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($28,325 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Bowie State University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Bowie State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,000)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/