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Overview |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 6,408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #943 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $5,993 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $16,883 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $13,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $16,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 62% |
Admission |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 6,245 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 5,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Bowie State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,408 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Bowie State University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,993.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Bowie State University than Western Connecticut State University ($16,883.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than WestConn ($16,117 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowie State University are 14% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,272 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Bowie State University (63% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowie State University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,730 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Bowie State University (3.12)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,400)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,391 vs. $25,000)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/