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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 77% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,133 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Clarkson College?
- Bowdoin College is 309.6% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Clarkson College ($60,952.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Bowdoin College ($14,506 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 130.3% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($7,284 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson College than Bowdoin College (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 460.3% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($53,534 vs. $9,554)
Bowdoin College vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Bowdoin College .
- Clarkson College has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Clarkson College (92% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $23,400 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $51,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson 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/