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Overview |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $320 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or North Carolina Central University?
- Bowie State University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than Bowie State University ($16,764.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Bowie State University ($13,708 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 5.1% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,864 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Bowie State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($16,168 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 4 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Bowie State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than North Carolina Central University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $15,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $35,200)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $6,609 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $31,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($252 vs. $320)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/