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TSU Morgan State University of Houston-Downtown Delaware State University Coppin UMES TU VSU Lamar University NSU SHSU UH| Bowie State University | Prairie View A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at PVAMU than Bowie State University ($22,590.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Bowie State University ($12,875 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 29.8% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,605 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($14,071 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 26 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Bowie State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,000)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $4,564 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $28,955)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($252 vs. $299)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/