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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $183 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | - | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Grace University | ||
| 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 Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 298 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Grace University?
- Bowdoin College is 175.6% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Grace University ($60,952.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Bowdoin College ($19,798 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 129% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($7,324 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 309.3% larger than aid received Grace University ($53,534 vs. $13,079)
Bowdoin College vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Bowdoin College .
- Grace University has a higher acceptance rate (45.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Grace University? 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 Grace University and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Grace University (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $41,700 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $1,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $18,833)
- Grace University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($183 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/