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Overview |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #25 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1460/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $194 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Scripps College ($60,952.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Scripps College ($22,776 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 18.2% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,772 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 153.2% larger than aid received Scripps College ($53,534 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Scripps College .
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Scripps College vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Scripps College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $4,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $18,833)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($144 vs. $194)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/