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Overview |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,408 | 891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,993 | $23,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,883 | $23,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,272 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,117 | $11,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,730 | $18,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,245 | 460 | ||
| Admitted | 5,217 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 796/1083 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 891 students)
Bowie State University vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 287.5% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($23,220.00 vs. $5,993.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at CW than Bowie State University ($23,220.00 vs. $16,883.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Bowie State University ($11,332 vs. $16,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 39.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,520 vs. $13,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Bowie State University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 116.6% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($18,905 vs. $8,730)
Bowie State University vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Bowie State University .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Bowie State University (83.5%)
Bowie State University vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or CW? 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 CW and Bowie State University.
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($23,894 vs. $24,391)
- CW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($247 vs. $252)
- More CW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/