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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Tufts | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 13,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #32 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $63,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $63,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $30,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $51,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 39% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 34,882 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 50.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $186 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Tufts | ||
| 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Tufts?
- Tufts University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Tufts than Bowdoin College ($63,804.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Tufts ($22,776 vs. $30,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 0% lower than costs at Tufts University ($16,772 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Tufts University (52% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Tufts University ($53,534 vs. $51,613)
Bowdoin College vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or Bowdoin College .
- Tufts has a higher acceptance rate (9.7%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Tufts? 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 Tufts and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Tufts University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $75,000)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $18,833)
- Tufts graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($186 vs. $194)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/