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Bates CCSU Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury ECSU Amherst UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Hamilton College| Southern Connecticut State University | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 52% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
SCSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $194 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 83% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,915 students)
SCSU vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 842.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Southern Connecticut State University ($60,952.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Bowdoin College ($18,712 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 19.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,076 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Bowdoin College (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 632.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($53,534 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
SCSU vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $29,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $45,800)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $4,417 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,250)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/