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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Williams Middlebury Skidmore College Amherst Emerson Hamilton College| Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 1,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $63,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $63,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $17,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $43,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $35,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 84% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 4,819 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1270/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $139 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 1,743 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Bowdoin College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $63,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Sarah Lawrence College ($64,304.00 vs. $63,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Sarah Lawrence ($23,110 vs. $43,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 0.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($17,546 vs. $17,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Bowdoin College (84% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 60.6% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($57,280 vs. $35,677)
Bowdoin College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Bowdoin College .
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (58.9%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $30,900 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $5,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $18,833)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($139 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence 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/