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Overview |
Bowie State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,408 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,993 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,883 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,272 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,117 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,730 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,245 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 5,217 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 796/1083 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bowie State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 1,448 students)
Bowie State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $5,993.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Bowie State University ($20,120.00 vs. $16,883.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Bowie State University ($11,015 vs. $16,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 1.9% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($13,020 vs. $13,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Bowie State University (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 9.7% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($9,577 vs. $8,730)
Bowie State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 99 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
Bowie State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $100 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,500)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $390 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,391)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($248 vs. $252)
- More West Virginia University Tech 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/