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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 1,850 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Ithaca College?
- Bowdoin College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Bowdoin College than Ithaca College ($64,304.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Ithaca College ($23,110 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 10.4% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,030 vs. $17,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 79.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($57,280 vs. $31,876)
Bowdoin College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Bowdoin College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Ithaca College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $56,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,917 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,750)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($194 vs. $266)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/