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Overview |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $303 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 28% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at TSU than Bowie State University ($19,677.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Bowie State University ($11,826 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 29% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,664 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Bowie State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($12,085 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 66 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Bowie State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Texas Southern University (41% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $14,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $36,200)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $4,967 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $29,358)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($252 vs. $303)
- More Bowie State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/