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Overview |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,498 students)
Bowie State University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Bowie State University than Fairmont State University ($16,533.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Bowie State University ($10,794 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,022 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Bowie State University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($9,463 vs. $6,547)
Bowie State University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 79 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Fairmont State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $2,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,391)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($227 vs. $252)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/