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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,260 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Alma College?
- Bowdoin College is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Bowdoin College than Alma College ($60,952.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Alma College ($22,776 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 32.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,624 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 54.1% larger than aid received Alma College ($53,534 vs. $34,736)
Bowdoin College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Bowdoin College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Alma 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 Alma College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Alma College (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $26,700 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $48,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/