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Overview |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 41% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 1,850 students)
Bowdoin College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or NYU?
- Bowdoin College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Bowdoin College than New York University ($64,304.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than NYU ($23,110 vs. $30,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 28.8% lower than costs at New York University ($17,690 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than New York University (52% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 18.7% larger than aid received New York University ($57,280 vs. $48,269)
Bowdoin College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Bowdoin College .
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (9.4%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or NYU? 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 NYU and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than New York University (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $75,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $4,417 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($18,833 vs. $23,250)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/