- Both Bowie State University (Bowie State) and Towson University are public.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Towson University has more expensive tuition of $28,326 than Bowie State ($19,889).
- Bowie State has tighter acceptance rate of 36.00% than Towson University (77.30%).
- Towson University has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Bowie State (910).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than Bowie State (6,275 students).
| Bowie State University View More Rivals | Towson University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Maryland | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bowie, MD | Location | Towson, MD |
Bowie State| Known as | | |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $10,188 Maryland residents $15,264 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $8,199 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 36.00% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 27.89% | Yield | 27.82% |
| 910 SAT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,275 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 5,378 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 897 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 696 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,900) $8,082 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,036 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 230 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 657 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $81,039 for Faculties $68,763 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |