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Overview |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 90% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 823 students)
Bowie State University vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Capitol College?
- Capitol College is 344.5% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Capitol College than Bowie State University ($25,830.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Capitol College ($13,886 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,468 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Bowie State University (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($14,332 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 140 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Bowie State University vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Capitol College? 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 Capitol College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Capitol College (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,736)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/