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Morgan State Delaware State University CSN Coppin UMES TU VSU NSU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania North Carolina Central University Howard NCAT| Bowie State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowie State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $236 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Bowie State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | NSC | ||
| 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
- Nevada State College is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or NSC?
- Bowie State University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at NSC than Bowie State University ($19,289.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than NSC ($13,886 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 15.1% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,830 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than Bowie State University (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 41.3% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($9,463 vs. $6,696)
Bowie State University vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than NSC (82.5%)
Bowie State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Nevada State College (41% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $1,471 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,920 vs. $24,391)
- NSC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($236 vs. $252)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/