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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 78% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 838 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Bowdoin College is 339.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($64,304.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bowdoin College ($18,239 vs. $23,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 31.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,448 vs. $17,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bowdoin College (78% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 537% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($57,280 vs. $8,992)
Bowdoin College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Bowdoin College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $55,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $7,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($18,833 vs. $26,818)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($194 vs. $277)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/