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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 77% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Syracuse?
- Bowdoin College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Bowdoin College than Syracuse University ($60,952.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Syracuse ($22,776 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 2.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,772 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Bowdoin College (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 54.1% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($53,534 vs. $34,737)
Bowdoin College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Bowdoin College .
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Syracuse University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $65,900)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/