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Overview |
Trinity College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $194 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 140.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at Bowdoin College than Trinity Washington University ($60,952.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Bowdoin College ($13,586 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 42.7% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,750 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Bowdoin College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 176% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($53,534 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Trinity College vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Trinity Washington University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $33,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $41,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $12,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $31,649)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($194 vs. $327)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/