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Overview |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 93% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $331 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,093 students)
Bowie State University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 200.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at JCSU than Bowie State University ($17,474.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than JCSU ($13,886 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 75.6% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($7,100 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Bowie State University (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($12,911 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 87 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Bowie State University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $20,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $30,300)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $7,659 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $32,050)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($252 vs. $331)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/