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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 88% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $119 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Hunter | ||
| 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 Hunter College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 1,850 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Hunter?
- Bowdoin College is 827.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.2% higher at Bowdoin College than CUNY Hunter College ($64,304.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Bowdoin College ($4,127 vs. $23,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 56.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,324 vs. $17,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Bowdoin College (88% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 495.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($57,280 vs. $9,624)
Bowdoin College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Bowdoin College .
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $26,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $7,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $18,833)
- Hunter graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($119 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/