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Overview |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 92% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,149 students)
Bowie State University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or ECSU?
- Bowie State University is 481.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.7% higher at Bowie State University than Elizabeth City State University ($16,533.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Bowie State University ($4,120 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 42.9% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($8,727 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Bowie State University (92% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($9,463 vs. $8,877)
Bowie State University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 39 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Bowie State University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Bowie State University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $19,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $30,700)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,734 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,125)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($252 vs. $270)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/