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Overview |
Bowie State University | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,396 students)
Bowie State University vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 600.5% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Wingate University than Bowie State University ($40,706.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Wingate University ($13,886 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 19.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,444 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Bowie State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 283.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($36,262 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 157 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Bowie State University vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Bowie State University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,500)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($252 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/