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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| University of the Ozarks | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 52% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozarks | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $194 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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 Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 144.3% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.3% higher at Bowdoin College than University of the Ozarks ($60,952.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Bowdoin College ($16,319 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 100.7% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($8,358 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Bowdoin College (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 178.5% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($53,534 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Ozarks .
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Ozarks vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than University of the Ozarks (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $32,800 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $42,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $3,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($18,833 vs. $22,540)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($194 vs. $233)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/