Washington College and Bowie State University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Washington is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chestertown, MD and Bowie State is a four-year, public school located in Bowie, MD.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Washington College | vs. | Bowie State University |
|---|---|---|
| Chestertown, Maryland | Location | Bowie, Maryland |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Bachelor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| $55,081 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,218
Out-Of-State$19,938 |
| 97% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 46% |
| $42,772 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $6,216 |
| 56.89 % | Acceptance Rates | 72.41 % |
| 11.51 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 27.27 % |
| 1,260 | SAT Score | - |
| 31 | ACT Score | - |
| 65 % | Graduation Rate | 38 % |
| 27 % | Transfer-out Rate | 30 % |
| 84 % | Retention Rate | 68 % |
| 923 | Student Population | 6,353 |
| 105 | Number of Faculties | 248 |
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |