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Morgan State Delaware State University Coppin UMES TU VSU NSU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania North Carolina Central University Howard NCAT Hampton University| Bowie State University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 63% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 4,905 students)
Bowie State University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or OC?
- Bowie State University is 48% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Bowie State University than Olympic College ($16,533.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Bowie State University ($11,629 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 18.7% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,500 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowie State University than Olympic College (76% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 81.4% larger than aid received Olympic College ($9,463 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Bowie State University .
Bowie State University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or OC? 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 OC and Bowie State University.
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $12,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,391)
- OC graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($124 vs. $252)
- More OC 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/