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Overview |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 87% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $267 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,315 students)
Bowie State University vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Kent State University at Salem?
- Kent State University at Salem is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Bowie State University than Kent State University at Salem ($16,533.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Bowie State University ($10,324 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 40.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($8,882 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Salem than Bowie State University (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($9,463 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
Bowie State University vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Kent State University at Salem (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,300)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,825)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($252 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/