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Overview |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 89% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $229 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Bowie State University is 481.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.7% higher at Bowie State University than Fayetteville State University ($16,533.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Bowie State University ($6,355 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 32.1% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,440 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Bowie State University (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,050 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 13 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Bowie State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,391)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($229 vs. $252)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/