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Overview |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 800/1048 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $252 |
Diversity |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Bowie State University?
- Governors State University is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Bowie State University than Governors State University ($16,533.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Bowie State University ($9,833 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 13.3% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($11,000 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($11,987 vs. $9,463)
GSU vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Bowie State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowie State University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 28 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming GSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or Bowie State 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 Bowie State University and GSU.
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $7,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $24,391)
- GSU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($178 vs. $252)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/