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Overview |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 92% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or NCAT?
- Bowie State University is 64.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at NCAT than Bowie State University ($17,050.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Bowie State University ($9,189 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 35.8% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,179 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Bowie State University (92% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,082 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 27 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Bowie State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is the same as at North Carolina A & T State University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $38,100)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $4,609 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,391 vs. $29,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($252 vs. $299)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/