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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $363 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Chowan University | ||
| 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 886 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Chowan University?
- Bowdoin College is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at Bowdoin College than Chowan University ($60,952.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Bowdoin College ($17,334 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 73.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($9,650 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 160.1% larger than aid received Chowan University ($53,534 vs. $20,580)
Bowdoin College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Bowdoin College .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Chowan University (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $40,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $34,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $16,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $35,150)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($194 vs. $363)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/