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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Temple Holy Cross Colgate Vassar| Bowdoin College | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 828 students)
Bowdoin College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or CW?
- Bowdoin College is 175.6% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.6% higher at Bowdoin College than The College of Westchester ($60,952.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Bowdoin College ($10,891 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 76.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($9,520 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 188.5% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($53,534 vs. $18,559)
Bowdoin College vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Bowdoin College .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or CW? 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 CW and Bowdoin College.
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $35,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $39,800)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $5,061 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,894)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($194 vs. $247)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/