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Overview |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 34% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or RISD?
- Bowdoin College is 8% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Bowdoin College than Rhode Island School of Design ($60,952.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than RISD ($22,776 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 10.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($15,234 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Rhode Island School of Design (52% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($53,534 vs. $37,480)
Bowdoin College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Bowdoin College .
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or RISD? 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 RISD and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $23,900 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $51,100)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/