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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Carlos Albizu University Miami | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albizu.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,903 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,903 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,320 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,273 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 52% |
Admission |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 16 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Academics |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,550 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $194 |
Diversity |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 83% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 864 students)
CAU vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 372.4% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372.4% higher at Bowdoin College than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($60,952.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than CAU ($22,776 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 33.1% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($16,772 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlos Albizu University Miami than Bowdoin College (67% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 549.5% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($53,534 vs. $8,242)
CAU vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or CAU .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
CAU vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (92% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $41,000 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $34,000)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $283 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($18,550 vs. $18,833)
- CAU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($191 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/