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Overview |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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 Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,801 students)
Bowie State University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 597.5% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Mercyhurst College than Bowie State University ($40,530.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Mercyhurst College ($13,886 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,468 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Bowie State University (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 242.6% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($32,418 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Bowie State University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Bowie State University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,700)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,698)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($252 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/