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Overview |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,337 students)
Bowie State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 484.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bowie State University ($33,952.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($13,886 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 1.7% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($12,264 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bowie State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 200% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($28,392 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 5 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Bowie State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (41% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,673 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,391)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($234 vs. $252)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/