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Overview |
Bowie State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| 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 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,354 students)
Bowie State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 640% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Bowie State University ($43,000.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($13,886 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,468 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 276.6% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($35,641 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 107 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Bowie State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Bowie State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,000)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University 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/