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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 60% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $284 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Holy Cross | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Holy Cross?
- Bowdoin College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Bowdoin College than College of the Holy Cross ($60,952.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Holy Cross ($22,776 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,620 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Bowdoin College (60% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 35.1% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($53,534 vs. $39,615)
Bowdoin College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Bowdoin College .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $5,400 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $75,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($194 vs. $284)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/