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Overview |
Bowie State University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $181 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Evergreen | ||
| 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 Evergreen based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,105 students)
Bowie State University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Evergreen?
- The Evergreen State College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Evergreen than Bowie State University ($28,905.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Evergreen ($13,886 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 10.7% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($12,468 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 10% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,411 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 184 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.12) as students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Bowie State University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Bowie State University (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $6,796 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $24,391)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($181 vs. $252)
- More Evergreen 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/