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Morgan State Delaware State University Coppin UMES TU VSU NSU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania North Carolina Central University Howard NCAT Hampton University| Chipola College | Bowie State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $252 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Bowie State University?
- Bowie State University is 145.7% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Bowie State University than Chipola College ($16,533.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Bowie State University ($3,316 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 173.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($4,560 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Bowie State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Chipola College ($9,463 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Bowie State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowie State University or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or Bowie State 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 Bowie State University and Chipola.
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/