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Overview |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 6,408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $5,993 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $16,883 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $16,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 6,245 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 5,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 796/1083 | ||
| 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 |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $252 |
Diversity |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UB | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 3,101 students)
UB vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Bowie State University?
- University of Baltimore is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($7,442.00 vs. $5,993.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UB than Bowie State University ($21,160.00 vs. $16,883.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than UB ($16,117 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 45.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,272 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Bowie State University (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 1.2% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($8,833 vs. $8,730)
UB vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 89 points higher than at Bowie State University (883)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Bowie State University (83.5%)
UB vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $10,100 more per year than Bowie State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $50,500)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $2,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,391)
- UB graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($222 vs. $252)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/