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Overview |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 85% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or UMass?
- Bowdoin College is 276.6% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Bowdoin College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($60,952.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Bowdoin College ($22,291 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 18.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,123 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Bowdoin College (85% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 333.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($53,534 vs. $12,350)
Bowdoin College vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Bowdoin College .
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or UMass? 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 UMass and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $19,800 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $55,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $5,167 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($18,833 vs. $24,000)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($194 vs. $248)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/