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Overview |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 75% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $219 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,850 students)
Bowdoin College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or MHC?
- Bowdoin College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Mount Holyoke College ($64,304.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than MHC ($23,110 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 6.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,690 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Bowdoin College (75% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 37% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($57,280 vs. $41,823)
Bowdoin College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Bowdoin College .
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or MHC? 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 MHC and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Mount Holyoke College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $25,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $50,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $2,373 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($18,833 vs. $21,206)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($194 vs. $219)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/