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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 64% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $196 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Smith College | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Smith College?
- Bowdoin College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Bowdoin College than Smith College ($60,952.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Smith College ($22,776 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 21.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,772 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Bowdoin College (64% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 9% larger than aid received Smith College ($53,534 vs. $49,109)
Bowdoin College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Bowdoin College .
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Smith College? 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 Smith College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Smith College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $26,100 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $48,900)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $167 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($194 vs. $196)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College 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/