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Overview |
Bowie State University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 90% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $162 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 4,777 students)
Bowie State University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Bowie State University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,533.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Bowie State University ($13,699 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 79.9% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($6,930 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Bowie State University (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,463 vs. $8,539)
Bowie State University vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 107 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Bowie State University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than SWOSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $24,391)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($162 vs. $252)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/