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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 46% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Brown?
- Brown University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Brown than Bowdoin College ($62,680.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Brown ($22,776 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 5.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($15,840 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Brown University (52% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($55,847 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Bowdoin College .
- Bowdoin College has a higher acceptance rate (9.2%) than Brown (5.1%)
Bowdoin College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Brown? 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 Brown and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Bowdoin College (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $75,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $3,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,833)
- Brown graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($155 vs. $194)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/