College comparison

Bowie State University vs University of Mary Washington

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bowie State University Bowie, MD	University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
Acceptance rateBowie State University is more selective	72%	80%
SAT (25–75)	—	1170–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,043	3,566
Avg net price	$19,298	$20,667
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Mary Washington reports higher median earnings	$54,537	$60,613
Graduation rate	38%	66%
Median debt	$22,985	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Bowie State University or University of Mary Washington harder to get into?

Bowie State University is more selective: Bowie State University's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Mary Washington's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bowie State University vs University of Mary Washington?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Bowie State University and 1170–1370 at University of Mary Washington. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.