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Bates California College of the Arts Wesleyan University Colby College Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Williams Middlebury Juilliard Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore| California Institute of the Arts | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 52% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $194 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 83% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 12% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Bowdoin College than California Institute of the Arts ($60,952.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than CalArts ($22,776 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 34.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,446 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Bowdoin College (59% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 161.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($53,534 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (24.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
CalArts vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $24,600 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $50,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $9,667 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,833 vs. $28,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($194 vs. $294)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/