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Overview |
Bowie State University | W&J | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,151 students)
Bowie State University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 753.8% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.1% higher at W&J than Bowie State University ($49,612.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than W&J ($13,886 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 8.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,468 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 311.7% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($38,963 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or W&J? 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 W&J and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Bowie State University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/