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Overview |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 4,067 students)
Bowie State University vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 20% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Frostburg State University than Bowie State University ($21,854.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Frostburg State University ($13,886 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($12,140 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Bowie State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($9,667 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Frostburg State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Frostburg State University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 72 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Frostburg 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 Frostburg State University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Bowie State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,391)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($222 vs. $252)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/