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Fairfield University Bates Marist College Quinnipiac Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury University of Bridgeport Amherst RIC Siena College| Sacred Heart University | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 52% |
Admission |
SHU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| 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 |
SHU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
SHU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 83% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,915 students)
SHU vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Sacred Heart University ($60,952.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than SHU ($22,776 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 4.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,772 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Bowdoin College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 174.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($53,534 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
SHU vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Sacred Heart University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $15,300 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $59,700)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/