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Overview |
Paine College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Paine College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $194 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Paine College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Paine 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 379.7% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.7% higher at Bowdoin College than Paine College ($60,952.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Bowdoin College ($15,877 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 123.3% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($7,512 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 355.4% larger than aid received Paine College ($53,534 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Paine College .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Paine College vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Paine College (92% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $46,600 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $28,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $16,917 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $35,750)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($194 vs. $369)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/