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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,399 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Saint Michael's College?
- Bowdoin College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Saint Michael's College ($60,952.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Saint Michael's College ($22,776 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 11.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,995 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 44.1% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($53,534 vs. $37,162)
Bowdoin College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bowdoin College .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Saint Michael'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 Saint Michael's College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Saint Michael's College (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $22,400 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $52,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $9,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $28,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($194 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/