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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Columbia Amherst Carnegie Mellon Olin College| Bowdoin College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1390/1530 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $172 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 958 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Cooper Union?
- Bowdoin College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,952.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Cooper Union ($22,776 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 8.7% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($16,772 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($53,534 vs. $39,305)
Bowdoin College vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Bowdoin College .
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Cooper Union? 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 Cooper Union and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $64,000)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $2,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $18,833)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($172 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/