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Bates Wesleyan University Colby College Williams Middlebury Amherst Hamilton College Swarthmore Holy Cross Colgate Vassar Dartmouth| Bowdoin College | University of Maine at Farmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 990/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | UMF | ||
| 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
- Bowdoin College is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,837 students)
Bowdoin College vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or UMF?
- Bowdoin College is 605.5% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.8% higher at Bowdoin College than University of Maine at Farmington ($60,952.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Bowdoin College ($14,486 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 55.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($10,764 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Bowdoin College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 403.9% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($53,534 vs. $10,623)
Bowdoin College vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Bowdoin College .
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or UMF? 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 UMF and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $39,800 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $35,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($18,833 vs. $27,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/