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Overview |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 800/1048 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $252 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Bowie State University?
- Bowie State University is 3% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Bowie State University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($16,533.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Bowie State University ($9,959 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 40.6% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($8,866 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 42.3% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($13,469 vs. $9,463)
UAPB vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 12 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming UAPB students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $20,300 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $30,200)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,357 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,748)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($252 vs. $276)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/