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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | CU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 44.5% | ||
| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $224 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or CU?
- Bowdoin College is 141.9% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Cumberland University ($60,952.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Bowdoin College ($18,528 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 86.6% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($8,990 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 141.7% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($53,534 vs. $22,145)
Bowdoin College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Bowdoin College .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or CU? 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 CU and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Cumberland University (92% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $35,100 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($18,833 vs. $21,729)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($194 vs. $224)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/