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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Bowdoin College is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($60,952.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($22,776 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 11.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,772 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 106.1% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($53,534 vs. $25,979)
Bowdoin College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Bowdoin College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (92% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $34,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $40,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,900)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($194 vs. $278)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/