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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 846/1033 | ||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 281 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Bowdoin College is 413.1% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 413.1% higher at Bowdoin College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($60,952.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Bowdoin College ($20,952 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 125.7% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($7,430 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Bowdoin College (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 527.4% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($53,534 vs. $8,532)
Bowdoin College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Bowdoin College .
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (42.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (92% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $36,000 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $39,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $22,313)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($194 vs. $230)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/