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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #758 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 95% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| 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 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,203 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Bowdoin College is 86% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Bowdoin College than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($60,952.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($22,776 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 37.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,160 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Bowdoin College (95% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 153% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($53,534 vs. $21,163)
Bowdoin College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Bowdoin College .
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $36,000 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $39,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $5,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,925)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($194 vs. $247)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/