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Overview |
CBC | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 52% |
Admission |
CBC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 1460/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
CBC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CBC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 83% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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 CBC based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 276.2% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.2% higher at Bowdoin College than Central Baptist College ($60,952.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than Bowdoin College ($18,128 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 123.6% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($7,500 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than Bowdoin College (93% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 446.9% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($53,534 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or CBC .
- CBC has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
CBC vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Central Baptist College (92% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $34,900 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $40,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/