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Overview |
Bowdoin College | UVM | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or UVM?
- Bowdoin College is 274.4% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Bowdoin College than University of Vermont ($60,952.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Bowdoin College ($21,849 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 25.6% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,354 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Bowdoin College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 179% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($53,534 vs. $19,189)
Bowdoin College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Bowdoin College .
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or UVM? 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 UVM and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than University of Vermont (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $21,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $53,500)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $3,467 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($18,833 vs. $22,300)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($194 vs. $230)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/