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Overview |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 86% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $117 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 1,850 students)
Bowdoin College vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or City College of New York?
- Bowdoin College is 827.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.2% higher at Bowdoin College than CUNY City College ($64,304.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Bowdoin College ($4,599 vs. $23,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 2.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($17,690 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Bowdoin College (86% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 520.2% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($57,280 vs. $9,236)
Bowdoin College vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Bowdoin College .
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than CUNY City College (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $25,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $7,433 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $18,833)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($117 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/