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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 94% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 1,850 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Union College?
- Union College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $64,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Union College than Bowdoin College ($66,105.00 vs. $64,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Union College ($23,110 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 7.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($16,389 vs. $17,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Bowdoin College (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 47.8% larger than aid received Union College ($57,280 vs. $38,751)
Bowdoin College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Bowdoin College .
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Union College? 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 Union College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Union College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $800 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $74,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/