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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Laboure College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 983 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | caritaschristi.org | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $30,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $30,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 0% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 103 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 38.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $23,036 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $238 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Laboure College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Laboure College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 983 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Laboure College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Laboure College?
- Bowdoin College is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Laboure College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Bowdoin College than Laboure College ($60,952.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laboure College are 39.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,000 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Laboure College (52% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is ?% larger than aid received Laboure College ($53,534 vs. $0)
Bowdoin College vs. Laboure College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Laboure College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laboure College or Bowdoin College .
- Laboure College has a higher acceptance rate (38.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Laboure College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Laboure 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 Laboure College and Bowdoin College.
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Laboure College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $56,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $4,203 lower median federal student loan debt than Laboure College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,036)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Laboure College graduates. ($194 vs. $238)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laboure College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/