Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $32,012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 686 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Paul Smith's College?
- Bowdoin College is 90.4% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at Bowdoin College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($60,952.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Paul Smith's College ($22,776 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 7.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($15,546 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 118.1% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($53,534 vs. $24,545)
Bowdoin College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Bowdoin College .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (92% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $38,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $36,700)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/