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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | MIAD | ||
| 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
- Bowdoin College is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 896 students)
Bowdoin College vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or MIAD?
- Bowdoin College is 54.8% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($60,952.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than MIAD ($22,776 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 68.6% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($9,950 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 104.2% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($53,534 vs. $26,216)
Bowdoin College vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Bowdoin College .
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $39,000 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $36,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/