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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Regis College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Weston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 3,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | regiscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Regis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $46,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $46,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $30,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $31,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Regis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| 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 | Regis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Regis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Regis College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Regis College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Regis 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
- Regis College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (3,230 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Regis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Regis College?
- Bowdoin College is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Regis College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $46,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Bowdoin College than Regis College ($60,952.00 vs. $46,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Regis College ($22,776 vs. $30,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 1.8% lower than costs at Regis College ($16,772 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 72.2% larger than aid received Regis College ($53,534 vs. $31,088)
Bowdoin College vs. Regis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Regis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis College or Bowdoin College .
- Regis College has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Regis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Regis 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 Regis College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Regis College (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Regis College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $50,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Regis College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/