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Overview |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $182 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 552 students)
Bowie State University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 411.1% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at BBC than Bowie State University ($29,700.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than BBC ($13,886 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 70.8% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($7,300 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 109% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($19,782 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than BBC (65.2%)
Bowie State University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or BBC? 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 BBC and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Bowie State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $16,700 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $6,703 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $24,391)
- BBC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($182 vs. $252)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/