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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 880 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Bennington?
- Bowdoin College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Bowdoin College than Bennington College ($60,952.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Bennington ($22,776 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 5.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,772 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Bowdoin College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Bennington College ($53,534 vs. $49,183)
Bowdoin College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Bowdoin College .
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Bennington College (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $43,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $7,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/