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Overview |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 76% |
Admission |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 800/1048 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $252 |
Diversity |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 6,275 students)
UALR vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Bowie State University?
- Bowie State University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Bowie State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($16,533.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Bowie State University ($11,173 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 36.1% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,162 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Bowie State University (92% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 10.9% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,494 vs. $9,463)
UALR vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 107 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming UALR students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $3,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,391)
- UALR graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($211 vs. $252)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/