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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Seton Hall University?
- Bowdoin College is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Bowdoin College than Seton Hall University ($60,952.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Seton Hall University ($22,776 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 1.5% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,532 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 81.8% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($53,534 vs. $29,443)
Bowdoin College vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Bowdoin College .
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Seton Hall University? 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 Seton Hall University and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Seton Hall University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $62,700)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $6,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $25,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/