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Overview |
Southeastern | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $252 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 6,275 students)
Southeastern vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Bowie State University?
- Bowie State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($5,811.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Southeastern than Bowie State University ($18,255.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Bowie State University ($12,291 vs. $13,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 32.2% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($9,430 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 14% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($10,785 vs. $9,463)
Southeastern vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 147 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Bowie State University (86.5%)
Southeastern vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $3,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $24,391)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($219 vs. $252)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/