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Overview |
Bowie State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 85% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $254 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Bowie State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 2,315 students)
Bowie State University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 50% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at West Liberty University than Bowie State University ($17,100.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Bowie State University ($13,788 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 24.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,020 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Bowie State University (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 62.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,463 vs. $5,824)
Bowie State University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 101 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Bowie State University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Bowie State University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $12,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $37,900)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $226 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $24,617)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($252 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/