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Overview |
Bowie State University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.64 | ||
| 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bowie State University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | McDaniel College | ||
| 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,000 students)
Bowie State University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 705.4% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at McDaniel College than Bowie State University ($46,800.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than McDaniel College ($13,886 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 1.3% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($12,302 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 310.5% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($38,848 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 191 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than McDaniel College (82%)
Bowie State University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or McDaniel College? 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 McDaniel College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Bowie State University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/