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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Morrisville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #804 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | morrisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $16,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $11,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 89% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,648 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 3,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 860/1060 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Morrisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Morrisville based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,803 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Morrisville?
- Bowdoin College is 762.1% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259% higher at Bowdoin College than SUNY Morrisville ($60,952.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than Bowdoin College ($16,070 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Morrisville are 7.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($15,600 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Morrisville than Bowdoin College (89% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 383.6% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($53,534 vs. $11,070)
Bowdoin College vs. Morrisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Morrisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morrisville or Bowdoin College .
- Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Morrisville? 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 Morrisville and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than SUNY Morrisville (92% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $39,400 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $35,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $1,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Morrisville graduates. ($18,833 vs. $20,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Morrisville graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/