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Overview |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ndm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $34,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,680 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.66 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,733 students)
Bowie State University vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Notre Dame of Maryland University?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 575.4% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Bowie State University ($39,250.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($13,886 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 3.9% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($12,468 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 262.1% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($34,267 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Notre Dame of Maryland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame of Maryland University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 204 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Bowie State University vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Notre Dame of Maryland 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 Notre Dame of Maryland University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Bowie State University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/