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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #753 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 40% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,478 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Bowdoin College is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College of Maine for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($60,952.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($22,776 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 12.3% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,936 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 98.4% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($53,534 vs. $26,987)
Bowdoin College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Bowdoin College .
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (92% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $31,700 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $43,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College of Maine students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/