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Overview |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $252 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Bowie State University?
- Alabama State University is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Alabama State than Bowie State University ($16,656.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Bowie State University ($13,176 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 106.1% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($6,050 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 6% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,029 vs. $9,463)
Alabama State vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 39 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Alabama State vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Alabama State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $29,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $7,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($24,391 vs. $32,091)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($252 vs. $331)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/