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Overview |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 809 students)
Bowie State University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 392.2% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at St. Andrews University than Bowie State University ($28,600.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than St. Andrews University ($13,886 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 8.6% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,480 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 79.9% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($17,026 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 35 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Bowie State University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Bowie State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $1,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,391)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($232 vs. $252)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/