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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 52% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| 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 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 |
Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $194 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Bowdoin College than Woodbury University ($60,952.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Woodbury University ($22,776 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 18.6% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,138 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Bowdoin College (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 124.8% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($53,534 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Woodbury University .
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Woodbury University vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Woodbury University (92% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $50,500)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $12,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $31,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($194 vs. $320)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/