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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 45% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $134 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Haverford College | ||
| 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
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,421 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Haverford College than Bowdoin College ($62,850.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Haverford College ($22,776 vs. $23,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 7.2% lower than costs at Haverford College ($16,772 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Haverford College (52% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($57,999 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Bowdoin College .
- Haverford College has a higher acceptance rate (14.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Haverford College? 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 Haverford College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is the same as at Haverford College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $5,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($13,000 vs. $18,833)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($134 vs. $194)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/