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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 80% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 164 students)
Bowdoin College vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or UWest?
- Bowdoin College is 372.1% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372.1% higher at Bowdoin College than University of the West ($60,952.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Bowdoin College ($19,028 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 73.7% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($9,656 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than Bowdoin College (80% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 553.7% larger than aid received University of the West ($53,534 vs. $8,190)
Bowdoin College vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Bowdoin College .
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or UWest? 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 UWest and Bowdoin College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/