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Overview |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,408 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,993 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,883 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,272 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,117 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,730 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 67% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,245 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,217 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 796/1083 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 4,307 students)
Bowie State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 157.8% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,993.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Penn College than Bowie State University ($23,190.00 vs. $16,883.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Penn College ($16,117 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 7.8% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($12,314 vs. $13,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Bowie State University (67% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,730 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Bowie State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Penn 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 Penn College and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Bowie State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,391)
- Penn College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($222 vs. $252)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/