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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 81% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Providence?
- Bowdoin College is 7% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Bowdoin College than Providence College ($60,952.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Providence ($22,776 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 1.4% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,540 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Bowdoin College (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 72.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($53,534 vs. $30,971)
Bowdoin College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bowdoin College .
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Providence? 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 Providence and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Providence College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $68,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/