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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College JMU Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar| Bowdoin College | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 96% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,334 students)
Bowdoin College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or EMU?
- Bowdoin College is 50.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Bowdoin College than Eastern Mennonite University ($60,952.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than EMU ($22,776 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 37% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($12,240 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Bowdoin College (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 75.8% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($53,534 vs. $30,460)
Bowdoin College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Bowdoin College .
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or EMU? 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 EMU and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $31,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $43,900)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $4,617 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,450)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($194 vs. $242)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/