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Overview |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $171 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or DSC?
- Bowie State University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at DSC than Bowie State University ($16,836.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than DSC ($13,886 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 68.9% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($7,384 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Bowie State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($9,463 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
Bowie State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Bowie State University.
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $7,766 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $24,391)
- DSC graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($171 vs. $252)
- More DSC 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/