- Both Bowie State University (Bowie State) and Frostburg State University (Frostburg State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Frostburg State has more expensive tuition of $25,180 than Bowie State ($19,889).
- Bowie State has tighter acceptance rate of 36.00% than Frostburg State (72.29%).
- Bowie State is larger with 6,275 students than Frostburg State (4,067 students).
| Bowie State University View More Rivals | Frostburg State University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Maryland | Rankings | #8 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bowie, MD | Location | Frostburg, MD |
Bowie State| Known as | Frostburg State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,999 Maryland residents $19,889 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,998 Maryland residents $25,180 out-of-state |
| $10,188 Maryland residents $15,264 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,258 Maryland residents $13,688 out-of-state |
| $8,199 | Financial Aid | $8,264 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 36.00% | Acceptance Rate | 72.29% |
| 27.89% | Yield | 31.16% |
| 910 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,275 | Total Students | 4,067 |
| 5,378 | Undergraduate | 3,263 |
| 897 | Graduate | 804 |
| 696 | Online Enrollment | 1,402 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,900) $8,082 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $5,626 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,036 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,878 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 230 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 239 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| 657 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 697 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| $81,039 for Faculties $68,763 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,045 for Faculties $55,998 Part-time |