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Overview |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 92% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 578 students)
Bowdoin College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or St John's?
- Bowdoin College is 69.9% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Bowdoin College than St John's College ($64,304.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than St John's ($23,110 vs. $27,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 18.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,984 vs. $17,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Bowdoin College (92% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 127.4% larger than aid received St John's College ($57,280 vs. $25,194)
Bowdoin College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Bowdoin College .
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (44.3%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or St John's? 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 St John's and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than St John's College (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $33,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $41,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/