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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 73% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| 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
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Bryn Mawr?
- Bowdoin College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Bowdoin College than Bryn Mawr College ($60,952.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Bryn Mawr ($22,776 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 7.6% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($16,772 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Bowdoin College (73% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 46.2% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($53,534 vs. $36,618)
Bowdoin College vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Bowdoin College .
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Bryn Mawr College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $61,500)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $7,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/