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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 0% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 338 students)
Bowdoin College vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or SHMS?
- Bowdoin College is 175.1% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.1% higher at Bowdoin College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($60,952.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 43.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,665 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (52% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($53,534 vs. $0)
Bowdoin College vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Bowdoin College .
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Bowdoin College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/