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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College CCSU Williams Middlebury WestConn SCSU Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross| Eastern Connecticut State University | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #25 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1460/1560 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $194 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 83% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,915 students)
ECSU vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 842.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 528% higher at Bowdoin College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($60,952.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bowdoin College ($18,628 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,106 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 387% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($53,534 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
ECSU vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (92% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $28,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $46,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $4,167 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($194 vs. $237)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/