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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Philander Smith College | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 52% |
Admission |
PSC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | - | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $194 |
Diversity |
PSC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 83% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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
- Bowdoin College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 416.4% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.4% higher at Bowdoin College than Philander Smith College ($60,952.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Bowdoin College ($15,634 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 103.3% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($8,250 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Bowdoin College (86% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 418.9% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($53,534 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or PSC .
PSC vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Philander Smith College (92% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $48,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $26,800)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $12,167 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($18,833 vs. $31,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($194 vs. $320)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/