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Overview |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,408 | 683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,993 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,883 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,272 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,117 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,730 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,245 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 5,217 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 796/1083 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 683 students)
Bowie State University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 406.6% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $5,993.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at D&E College than Bowie State University ($30,360.00 vs. $16,883.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than D&E College ($16,117 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 27.3% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,425 vs. $13,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 182.1% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($24,629 vs. $8,730)
Bowie State University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 45 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than D&E College (58.2%)
Bowie State University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or D&E 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 D&E College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $679 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,391)
- D&E College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($245 vs. $252)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/