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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 61% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $77 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Princeton | ||
| 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
- Princeton University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Princeton?
- Bowdoin College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Bowdoin College than Princeton University ($60,952.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Bowdoin College ($18,698 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 11.1% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,772 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than Bowdoin College (61% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($59,792 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Bowdoin College .
- Bowdoin College has a higher acceptance rate (9.2%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Bowdoin College vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Bowdoin College (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $38,900 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $75,000)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $11,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $18,833)
- Princeton graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($77 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/