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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | Boricua College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 461 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | boricuacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $14,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $9,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 94% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | - | ||
| Admitted | 862 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $7,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $81 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Boricua College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Boricua College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 461 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Boricua College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Boricua College?
- Bowdoin College is 407.9% more expensive to attend than Boricua College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Boricua College ($60,952.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than Bowdoin College ($14,214 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 191.7% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($5,750 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boricua College than Bowdoin College (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 475.2% larger than aid received Boricua College ($53,534 vs. $9,307)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Boricua College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boricua College or Bowdoin College .
Bowdoin College vs. Boricua College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Boricua 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 Boricua College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Boricua College (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $41,300 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $10,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($7,890 vs. $18,833)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($81 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/