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Overview |
Bowdoin College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,337 students)
Bowdoin College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Bowdoin College is 79.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Bowdoin College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($60,952.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bowdoin College ($18,701 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 36.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,264 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bowdoin College (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 88.6% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($53,534 vs. $28,392)
Bowdoin College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Bowdoin College .
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (92% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $31,800 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $43,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $3,885 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $22,718)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($194 vs. $234)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/