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Overview |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 85% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $193 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Bowie State University than University of Houston Downtown ($16,533.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,886 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 26.2% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,882 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Bowie State University (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 20.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,463 vs. $7,849)
Bowie State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 11 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (41% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $5,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,391)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($193 vs. $252)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/