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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 65% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $175 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Davidson?
- Bowdoin College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Davidson College ($60,952.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Davidson ($22,776 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 6.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($15,750 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Bowdoin College (65% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Davidson College ($53,534 vs. $46,496)
Bowdoin College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Bowdoin College .
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is the same as at Davidson College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $18,833)
- Davidson graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($175 vs. $194)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/