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Overview |
Bowie State University | Central | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Bowie State University than University of Central Missouri ($16,533.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Central ($13,886 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 28.5% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,699 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Bowie State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 45.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($9,463 vs. $6,517)
Bowie State University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 127 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Central (71.3%)
Bowie State University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Central? 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 Central and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Bowie State University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $24,391)
- Central graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($232 vs. $252)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/