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Overview |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,420 students)
Bowie State University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 570.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.6% higher at CHC than Bowie State University ($38,950.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than CHC ($13,886 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 3.9% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($12,000 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 209.5% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($29,288 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 83 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming CHC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.12) as students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or CHC? 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 CHC and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Bowie State University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,300)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,090 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,481)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($252 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/