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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Bowdoin College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Bowdoin College than Lenoir Rhyne University ($60,952.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Bowdoin College ($21,843 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 30% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,900 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 50.2% larger than aid received Lenoir Rhyne University ($53,534 vs. $35,641)
Bowdoin College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Bowdoin College .
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $33,000 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $42,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University 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/