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Overview |
Bowie State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 103% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than Bowie State University ($17,292.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,886 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 4.7% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,910 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,463 vs. $9,385)
Bowie State University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 128 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Bowie State University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,099 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,391)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($230 vs. $252)
- More Northern Michigan University 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/