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Overview |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,140 students)
Bowie State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 552.1% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Bowie State University ($37,896.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($13,886 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 19.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,468 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 196.5% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($28,061 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Bowie State University .
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Bowie State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Bowie State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,100)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,900)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($252 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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/