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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Plymouth Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Westfield State University Holy Cross Colgate| Bowdoin College | Keene State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $271 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or KSC?
- Bowdoin College is 418.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Keene State College ($60,952.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Bowdoin College ($19,546 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 23.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,534 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Bowdoin College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 430.8% larger than aid received Keene State College ($53,534 vs. $10,085)
Bowdoin College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Bowdoin College .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or KSC? 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 KSC and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Keene State College (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $30,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $44,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $7,462 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,295)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($194 vs. $271)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/