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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Allen University Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar| Bowdoin College | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 95% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $443 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,840 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Benedict College?
- Bowdoin College is 317.5% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.5% higher at Bowdoin College than Benedict College ($60,952.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Bowdoin College ($17,845 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 154.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($6,600 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Bowdoin College (95% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 342.7% larger than aid received Benedict College ($53,534 vs. $12,093)
Bowdoin College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Bowdoin College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Benedict College (92% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $50,000 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $24,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $42,898)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $249 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($194 vs. $443)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/