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Overview |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 52% |
Admission |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | - | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $194 |
Diversity |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 1% |
Students |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 83% | ||
Campus |
AJU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than AJU based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 94.2% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Bowdoin College than American Jewish University ($60,952.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Jewish University are 12.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,864 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than American Jewish University (52% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($53,534 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or AJU .
AJU vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU or Bowdoin College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bowdoin College and AJU.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than American Jewish University (92% vs. 44%)
- American Jewish University students graduate with a $83 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $18,833)
- AJU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($193 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/