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Overview |
Louisville | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Louisville | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 800/1048 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $252 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 6,275 students)
Louisville vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Bowie State University?
- University of Louisville is 112.1% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Louisville than Bowie State University ($28,670.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Louisville ($13,886 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 16.9% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,668 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 29.1% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($12,216 vs. $9,463)
Louisville vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 276 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Bowie State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $4,735 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $24,391)
- Louisville graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($203 vs. $252)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/