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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | baystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $43,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $10,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 74% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 109 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 48.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Bay State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Bay State College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 224 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Bay State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Bay State College?
- Bowdoin College is 113.9% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Bay State College ($60,952.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Bay State College ($22,776 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 24.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,500 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay State College than Bowdoin College (74% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 422.6% larger than aid received Bay State College ($53,534 vs. $10,243)
Bowdoin College vs. Bay State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Bay State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay State College or Bowdoin College .
- Bay State College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Bay State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Bay State 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 Bay State College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Bay State College (92% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $43,400 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $31,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay State College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Bay State College graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/