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Overview |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 36,714 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $61,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $61,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $27,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $51,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 48% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 80,796 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 11,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | BU | ||
| 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
- Boston University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or BU?
- Boston University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at BU than Bowdoin College ($61,050.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than BU ($22,776 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 3.7% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,772 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Boston University (52% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Boston University ($53,534 vs. $51,565)
Bowdoin College vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Bowdoin College .
- BU has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or BU? 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 BU and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Boston University (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $3,000 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $72,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/