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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Bentley | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 81% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1258/1420 | ||
| 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 | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Bentley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Bentley?
- Bowdoin College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Bentley University ($60,952.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Bentley ($22,776 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 11.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,772 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Bowdoin College (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 74.2% larger than aid received Bentley University ($53,534 vs. $30,733)
Bowdoin College vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Bowdoin College .
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Bentley? 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 Bentley and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Bentley University (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $75,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $7,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($194 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/