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Overview |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Ursuline College | ||
| 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 950 students)
Bowie State University vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 526.2% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Ursuline College than Bowie State University ($36,390.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Ursuline College ($13,886 vs. $14,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 3.5% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($12,042 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 238.8% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($32,059 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Ursuline College (1007) is 124 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Ursuline College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Bowie State University vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Ursuline 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 Ursuline College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Bowie State University (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,900)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $3,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $28,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($252 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College 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/