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Overview |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 860/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Coppin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,006 students)
Bowie State University vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Coppin?
- Bowie State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Bowie State University than Coppin State University ($16,533.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Bowie State University ($8,562 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,746 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Bowie State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($13,097 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Coppin State University (888) is 5 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Coppin (45%)
Bowie State University vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Coppin? 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 Coppin and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Coppin State University (41% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $1,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,391)
- Coppin graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($232 vs. $252)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/