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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Castleton State 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Castleton State College?
- Bowdoin College is 415.1% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Castleton State College ($60,952.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Bowdoin College ($16,791 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 35.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,404 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 311.6% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($53,534 vs. $13,007)
Bowdoin College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Bowdoin College .
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Castleton 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 Castleton State College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Castleton State College (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $37,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $37,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/