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Overview |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $207 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | WSC | ||
| 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 4,773 students)
Bowie State University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or WSC?
- Bowie State University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.1% higher at Bowie State University than Wayne State College ($16,533.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than WSC ($13,886 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 40.6% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($8,870 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Bowie State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($9,463 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
Bowie State University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or WSC? 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 WSC and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Bowie State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $24,391)
- WSC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($207 vs. $252)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/