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Overview |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 82% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $196 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Bowdoin College is 762.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Stony Brook University ($60,952.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Bowdoin College ($17,213 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 2.2% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,408 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Bowdoin College (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 362.1% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($53,534 vs. $11,584)
Bowdoin College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Bowdoin College .
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Stony Brook University (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $15,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $59,300)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $167 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($194 vs. $196)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/