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Overview |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,275 students)
Bowie State University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 863.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.7% higher at WPI than Bowie State University ($56,000.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than WPI ($13,886 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,468 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Bowie State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 185.9% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($27,059 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Bowie State University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
Bowie State University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State University or WPI? 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 WPI and Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Bowie State University (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $32,200 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,391 vs. $27,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/