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Overview |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,872 students)
Bowie State University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 104.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Plymouth than Bowie State University ($22,250.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Plymouth ($13,886 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,810 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Bowie State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,463 vs. $9,286)
Bowie State University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Bowie State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,200)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/