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Overview |
Bowie State University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,430 students)
Bowie State University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 618.5% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.5% higher at Western New England University than Bowie State University ($41,750.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Western New England University ($13,886 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,468 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 161.9% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($24,781 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 197 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Bowie State University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Western New England University 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 Western New England University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/