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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,823 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Wofford College?
- Bowdoin College is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Bowdoin College than Wofford College ($60,952.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Wofford College ($22,776 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 12.4% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,920 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Bowdoin College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 48.7% larger than aid received Wofford College ($53,534 vs. $36,005)
Bowdoin College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Bowdoin College .
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Wofford College (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $58,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,914 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,747)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($194 vs. $266)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/