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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst DePaul Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar| Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Notre Dame College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,444 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Notre Dame College?
- Bowdoin College is 95% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Bowdoin College than Notre Dame College ($60,952.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Bowdoin College ($20,151 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 45% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($11,568 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Bowdoin College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 120.3% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($53,534 vs. $24,299)
Bowdoin College vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Bowdoin College .
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Notre Dame College (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $33,100 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $41,900)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/