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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 59% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 50.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $92 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Wellesley | ||
| 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
- Wellesley College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Wellesley?
- Wellesley College is 1% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Wellesley than Bowdoin College ($61,584.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Bowdoin College ($21,362 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 13.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,772 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Bowdoin College (59% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($61,328 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Bowdoin College .
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is the same as at Wellesley College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $9,933 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $18,833)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($92 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley 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/