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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Felician College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Lodi, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | felician.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $33,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $33,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $15,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $32,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,286 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 893/1108 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Felician College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Felician College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,148 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Felician College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Felician College?
- Bowdoin College is 80% more expensive to attend than Felician College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $33,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Bowdoin College than Felician College ($60,952.00 vs. $33,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Felician College than Bowdoin College ($15,743 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Felician College are 22.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,660 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Felician College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 64.5% larger than aid received Felician College ($53,534 vs. $32,536)
Bowdoin College vs. Felician College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Felician College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Felician College or Bowdoin College .
- Felician College has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Felician College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Felician 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 Felician College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Felician College (92% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $28,400 more per year than Felician College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $46,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Felician College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Felician College graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Felician College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/