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Overview |
Bowie State University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 960/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $105 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Bowie State University than CUNY Lehman College ($16,533.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Bowie State University ($4,974 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 43.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,468 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 10% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,412 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 142 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Bowie State University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,391)
- Lehman graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($105 vs. $252)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/