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Overview |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,408 | 312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,993 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,883 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,272 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,117 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,730 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,245 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 5,217 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 796/1083 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $149 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 312 students)
Bowie State University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 953.6% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $5,993.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274% higher at Simon's Rock than Bowie State University ($63,140.00 vs. $16,883.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Simon's Rock ($16,117 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 34.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,272 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Bowie State University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 327.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($37,292 vs. $8,730)
Bowie State University vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Bowie State University (83.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Bowie State University.
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,391)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($149 vs. $252)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/