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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Prescott College | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $194 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Prescott College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Prescott 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 Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Bowdoin College than Prescott College ($60,952.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Prescott College ($22,776 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 76.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($9,520 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 165.7% larger than aid received Prescott College ($53,534 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Prescott College .
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Prescott College vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Prescott College (92% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $41,100 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $33,900)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $667 lower median federal student loan debt than Prescott College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Prescott College graduates. ($194 vs. $201)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/