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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 80% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $196 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Kenyon based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,885 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Kenyon than Bowdoin College ($66,240.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Kenyon ($22,776 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 23.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,610 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Bowdoin College (80% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($53,534 vs. $37,226)
Bowdoin College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Bowdoin College .
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Kenyon College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $52,900)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $167 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($194 vs. $196)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/