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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | The New England Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 94 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | artinstitutes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $18,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $18,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $6,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $28,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 93% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | - | ||
| Admitted | 862 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | |||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $28,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $297 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | - | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | NEiA | ||
| 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 NEiA based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 94 students)
Bowdoin College vs. NEiA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or NEiA?
- Bowdoin College is 228.8% more expensive to attend than NEiA for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.8% higher at Bowdoin College than The New England Institute of Art ($60,952.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than NEiA ($22,776 vs. $28,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 166.3% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($6,297 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New England Institute of Art than Bowdoin College (93% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 913.7% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($53,534 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or NEiA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEiA or Bowdoin College .
Bowdoin College vs. NEiA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or NEiA? 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 NEiA and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than The New England Institute of Art (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $36,700 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $38,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $9,979 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($18,833 vs. $28,812)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($194 vs. $297)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/