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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 89% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Macalester College | ||
| 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
- Macalester College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Macalester College than Bowdoin College ($62,270.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Macalester College ($22,776 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 19.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,000 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Bowdoin College (89% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 33% larger than aid received Macalester College ($53,534 vs. $40,262)
Bowdoin College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Bowdoin College .
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Macalester College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $54,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $3,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $22,670)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($194 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/