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Overview |
Bowie State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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
- Bowie State University is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 3,430 students)
Bowie State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 567.5% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Bowie State University ($38,790.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Bowie State University ($11,996 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 37.2% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,468 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 272.6% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($35,256 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 35 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Bowie State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,400)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/