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Overview |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,408 | 4,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,993 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,883 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,272 | $11,484 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,117 | $12,948 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,730 | $9,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 88% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,245 | 9,273 | ||
| Admitted | 5,217 | 6,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 796/1083 | 820/1050 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $265 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 4,776 students)
Bowie State University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or WSSU?
- Bowie State University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,993.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Bowie State University than Winston Salem State University ($16,883.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Bowie State University ($12,948 vs. $16,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 15.6% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,484 vs. $13,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Bowie State University (88% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 6% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($9,254 vs. $8,730)
Bowie State University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 13 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than WSSU (68.6%)
Bowie State University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is the same as at Winston Salem State University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $35,700)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,272 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,663)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($252 vs. $265)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/