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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| 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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $165 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,414 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Vermont Tech?
- Bowdoin College is 314.3% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at Bowdoin College than Vermont Technical College ($60,952.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Bowdoin College ($19,426 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 35.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,404 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Bowdoin College (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 454.2% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($53,534 vs. $9,660)
Bowdoin College vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Bowdoin College .
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (49.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Vermont Technical College (92% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $2,783 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($16,050 vs. $18,833)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($165 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vermont Tech students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/