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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 81% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Bard College?
- Bowdoin College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Bard College ($60,952.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Bard College ($22,776 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 2.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,772 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Bowdoin College (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($53,584 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Bowdoin College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Bard 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 Bard College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Bard College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $33,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $41,600)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $7,361 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,194)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($194 vs. $270)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/