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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 855 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Lees-McRae College?
- Bowdoin College is 130.1% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at Bowdoin College than Lees McRae College ($60,952.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Lees-McRae College ($22,776 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 37.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,200 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 194.1% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($53,534 vs. $18,205)
Bowdoin College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Bowdoin College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Lees McRae College (92% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $40,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $34,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $1,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $20,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/