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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 61% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | - | ||
| Admitted | 862 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $320 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 642 students)
Bowdoin College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or TC?
- Bowdoin College is 642.6% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 642.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Texas College ($60,952.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Bowdoin College ($11,174 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 99.7% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($8,400 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas College than Bowdoin College (61% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 421.6% larger than aid received Texas College ($53,534 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Bowdoin College .
Bowdoin College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or TC? 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 TC and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Texas College (92% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $47,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $27,800)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $12,167 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($18,833 vs. $31,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($194 vs. $320)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/