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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Manchester University | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manchester University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Manchester University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | 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 Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 76.7% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Bowdoin College than Manchester University ($60,952.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Bowdoin College ($18,024 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 56.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($10,694 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 87.6% larger than aid received Manchester University ($53,534 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Manchester University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Manchester University vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University 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 Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Manchester University (92% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $32,900 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $42,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/