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Overview |
Georgetown College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #25 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1460/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Bowdoin College than Georgetown College ($60,952.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Bowdoin College ($15,152 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 49.6% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,210 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 32.8% larger than aid received Georgetown College ($53,534 vs. $40,308)
Georgetown College vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Georgetown College .
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Georgetown College vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Georgetown College (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $28,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $46,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/