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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 76% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Fitchburg State?
- Bowdoin College is 6,183.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 764.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Fitchburg State University ($60,952.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Bowdoin College ($15,535 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 24.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,516 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Bowdoin College (76% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 654.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($53,534 vs. $7,093)
Bowdoin College vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Bowdoin College .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Fitchburg State University (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $31,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $44,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $3,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($18,833 vs. $22,685)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($194 vs. $234)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/