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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 87% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $202 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or SUNY Canton?
- Bowdoin College is 762.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 430% higher at Bowdoin College than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($60,952.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Bowdoin College ($14,049 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Canton are 13.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,810 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Bowdoin College (87% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 431% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($53,534 vs. $10,081)
Bowdoin College vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Bowdoin College .
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (92% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $36,600 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $38,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $719 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Canton graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,552)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Canton graduates. ($194 vs. $202)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/