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Overview |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 50% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $191 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,775 students)
Bowdoin College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or LGCNHS?
- Bowdoin College is 100.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Bowdoin College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($60,952.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than LGCNHS ($22,776 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 52.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,000 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (52% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 772.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($53,534 vs. $6,133)
Bowdoin College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Bowdoin College .
- LGCNHS has a higher acceptance rate (45.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Bowdoin College.
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $23,700 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $333 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $18,833)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($191 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/