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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 1,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $41,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $33,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 92% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 6,185 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 3,092 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $180 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Whitman College | ||
| 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
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 1,544 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Whitman College?
- Bowdoin College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Bowdoin College than Whitman College ($64,304.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Whitman College ($23,110 vs. $41,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 20.8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,640 vs. $17,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Bowdoin College (92% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 71.3% larger than aid received Whitman College ($57,280 vs. $33,441)
Bowdoin College vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Bowdoin College .
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Whitman College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $1,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $18,833)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($180 vs. $194)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/