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Overview |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 76% |
Admission |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $252 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 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 | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Bowie State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at AAMU than Bowie State University ($17,220.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than AAMU ($13,886 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 31% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,520 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Bowie State University (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,066 vs. $9,463)
AAMU vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 33 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming AAMU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Alabama A & M University (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $16,200 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $34,300)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $10,609 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $35,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($252 vs. $361)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/