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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | CCS | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | CCS | ||
| 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
- Bowdoin College is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,517 students)
Bowdoin College vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or CCS?
- Bowdoin College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than CCS for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Bowdoin College than College for Creative Studies ($60,952.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than CCS ($22,776 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 89.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($8,850 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Bowdoin College (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 120.2% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($53,534 vs. $24,307)
Bowdoin College vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Bowdoin College .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or CCS? 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 CCS and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than College for Creative Studies (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $28,900 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $46,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/