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Overview |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,358 students)
Bowie State University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 493.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Bowie State University ($34,500.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Emory and Henry College ($13,886 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,468 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Bowie State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 234.4% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($31,643 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 97 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Bowie State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,700)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/