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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Siena 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
- Siena College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Siena College?
- Bowdoin College is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Siena College ($60,952.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Siena College ($22,776 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,610 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Bowdoin College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 78.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($53,534 vs. $29,952)
Bowdoin College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Bowdoin College .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Siena 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 Siena College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Siena College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $59,800)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/