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Overview |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or WPI?
- Bowdoin College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($60,952.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than WPI ($22,776 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 1.4% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,544 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Bowdoin College (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($53,534 vs. $27,059)
Bowdoin College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Bowdoin College .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or WPI? 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 WPI and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $7,700 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $75,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/