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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Columbia | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 52% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Columbia | ||
| 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Columbia than Bowdoin College ($62,570.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Bowdoin College ($22,058 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 3% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,286 vs. $16,772)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College as Columbia University in the City of New York (52% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 14.1% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($61,061 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Bowdoin College .
- Bowdoin College has a higher acceptance rate (9.2%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Bowdoin College vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Bowdoin College (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $32,600 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $75,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $2,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($18,833 vs. $21,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/