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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 78% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Emerson | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Emerson?
- Bowdoin College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Emerson College ($60,952.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Emerson ($22,776 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 16.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,772 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Bowdoin College (78% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 119.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($53,534 vs. $24,360)
Bowdoin College vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Bowdoin College .
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Emerson College (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $25,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $49,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $4,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($194 vs. $242)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson 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/