| Bowie State vs. Towson |
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|---|---|---|
#61 in Federal Region III Universities #22 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,999 Maryland Residents $19,889 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,188 Maryland Residents $15,264 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,199 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower910 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier86.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.60% |
| Favorable25.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.12% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,275 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,793 |
| Smaller5,378 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,861 |
| Smaller897 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,932 |
| Smaller696 | Online Student Population | Larger1,430 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower40% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower20% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,900) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,036) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
| Faculties | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 457 | Number of faculties | 1,696 |
| Higher$87,982 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,672 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.