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Overview |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,648 students)
Bowie State University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 604.6% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.7% higher at Siena College than Bowie State University ($40,945.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Siena College ($13,886 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,468 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Bowie State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 216.5% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($29,952 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Bowie State University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Siena College? 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 Siena College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Bowie State University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/