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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 7,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | monroecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $15,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $15,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 92% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,670 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $20,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Monroe College-Main Campus?
- Bowdoin College is 295% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295% higher at Bowdoin College than Monroe College Main Campus ($60,952.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Bowdoin College ($9,157 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 48.4% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,300 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monroe College Main Campus than Bowdoin College (92% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 239% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($53,534 vs. $15,792)
Bowdoin College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Monroe College-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe College-Main Campus or Bowdoin College .
- Monroe College-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Monroe College-Main Campus? 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 Monroe College-Main Campus and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Monroe College Main Campus (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $42,500 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $32,500)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($18,833 vs. $20,450)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/