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Overview |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,275 students)
SHU vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bowie State University?
- Sacred Heart University is 696.9% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.1% higher at SHU than Bowie State University ($46,310.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than SHU ($13,886 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 40.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,468 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Bowie State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 105.9% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($19,484 vs. $9,463)
SHU vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Bowie State University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $50,500)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/