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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $252 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | 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
- Bowie State University is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Bowie State University?
- Albertus Magnus College is 531.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Bowie State University ($36,682.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Albertus Magnus College ($13,886 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 20.7% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($12,468 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 174.9% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($26,016 vs. $9,463)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Albertus Magnus College is higher than Bowie State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $4,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $29,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($252 vs. $299)
- More Albertus Magnus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/