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Overview |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 0% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or West Point?
- Bowdoin College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bowdoin College than United States Military Academy ($60,952.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than United States Military Academy (52% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($53,534 vs. $0)
Bowdoin College vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Bowdoin College .
- West Point has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or West Point? 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 West Point and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than United States Military Academy (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/