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NJIT Bates RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern Wesleyan University Colby College IIT UB| Bowdoin College | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $292 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Stevens?
- Bowdoin College is 8% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Bowdoin College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($60,952.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Stevens ($22,776 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 1.8% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,772 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Bowdoin College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 67.6% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($53,534 vs. $31,949)
Bowdoin College vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Bowdoin College .
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $14,100 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $75,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $9,417 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($18,833 vs. $28,250)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($194 vs. $292)
- More Stevens 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/