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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Clarkson?
- Bowdoin College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Clarkson University ($60,952.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Clarkson ($22,776 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 0.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,744 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($53,534 vs. $41,285)
Bowdoin College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Bowdoin College .
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Clarkson University (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $70,800)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/