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Overview |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Takoma Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | wau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $10,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $17,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $15,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 51.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 9.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $26,039 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $269 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Washington Adventist University | ||
| 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 671 students)
Bowie State University vs. Washington Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Washington Adventist University?
- Washington Adventist University is 302.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Washington Adventist University than Bowie State University ($23,400.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Washington Adventist University ($13,886 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 19.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,440 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($15,534 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Washington Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or Washington Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington Adventist University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 62 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Bowie State University vs. Washington Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Washington Adventist University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,900)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $26,039)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($252 vs. $269)
- More Washington Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/