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Bates Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar BC Wesleyan University Williams Northeastern Dartmouth Amherst| Bowdoin College | Colby College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $60,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $60,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $16,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $61,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 41% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 16,890 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 7.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $200 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Colby College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Colby College?
- Bowdoin College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Bowdoin College than Colby College ($60,952.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Bowdoin College ($16,951 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 2.7% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,330 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Colby College (52% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($61,714 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or Bowdoin College .
- Bowdoin College has a higher acceptance rate (9.2%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Bowdoin College vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Colby 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 Colby College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Colby College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $73,400)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $512 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,345)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($194 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/