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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| 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 | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 809 students)
Bowdoin College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or St. Andrews University?
- Bowdoin College is 113.1% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Bowdoin College than St. Andrews University ($60,952.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than St. Andrews University ($22,776 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 46.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,480 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Bowdoin College (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 214.4% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($53,534 vs. $17,026)
Bowdoin College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Bowdoin College .
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than St. Andrews University (92% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $38,600 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $36,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $3,667 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $22,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/