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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $252 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Bowie State 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Bowie State University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 297.5% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Bowie State University ($23,100.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Kentucky Christian University ($13,886 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 38.8% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($8,980 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Bowie State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($14,398 vs. $9,463)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 94 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky Christian University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Bowie State University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $33,600)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $1,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,750)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/