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Overview |
Bowdoin College | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 919 students)
Bowdoin College vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or OC Comets?
- Bowdoin College is 92.5% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Bowdoin College than Olivet College ($60,952.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Bowdoin College ($21,394 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 49.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,242 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 129.2% larger than aid received Olivet College ($53,534 vs. $23,361)
Bowdoin College vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Bowdoin College .
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Olivet College (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $35,700 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $39,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/