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Overview |
Bowdoin College | NEC | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or NEC?
- Bowdoin College is 51.7% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Bowdoin College than New England College ($60,952.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than NEC ($22,776 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 0.2% lower than costs at New England College ($16,772 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Bowdoin College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 82.9% larger than aid received New England College ($53,534 vs. $29,272)
Bowdoin College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Bowdoin College .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or NEC? 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 NEC and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than New England College (92% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $35,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $39,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/