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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Cambridge College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,135 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | cambridgecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Cambridge College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $17,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $17,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $21,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $7,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Cambridge 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 | Cambridge College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Cambridge College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $213 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Cambridge College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Cambridge College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Cambridge 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
- Cambridge College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Cambridge College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Cambridge College?
- Bowdoin College is 254.6% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Cambridge College ($60,952.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Bowdoin College ($21,178 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 52.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,000 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 649.9% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($53,534 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Cambridge College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cambridge College or Bowdoin College .
Bowdoin College vs. Cambridge College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Cambridge 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 Cambridge College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Cambridge College (92% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $35,800 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $39,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $1,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Cambridge College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $20,625)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cambridge College graduates. ($194 vs. $213)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge 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/