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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,909 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Willamette University?
- Bowdoin College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Bowdoin College than Willamette University ($60,952.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Willamette University ($22,776 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 17% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,340 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 93.3% larger than aid received Willamette University ($53,534 vs. $27,700)
Bowdoin College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Bowdoin College .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Willamette University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $20,700 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $54,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $7,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/