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Morgan State CCSU Delaware State University Coppin ECSU UMES UNH TU Quinnipiac WestConn VSU NSU| Southern Connecticut State University | Bowie State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 76% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 |
SCSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $252 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bowie State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,275 students)
SCSU vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bowie State University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at SCSU than Bowie State University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than SCSU ($13,886 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,468 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Bowie State University (81% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,463 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 35 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Bowie State University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,391)
- SCSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($240 vs. $252)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/