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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 45% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $150 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Williams?
- Williams College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Williams than Bowdoin College ($61,450.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Bowdoin College ($20,965 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 8% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($15,530 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Williams College (52% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($57,121 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Bowdoin College .
- Bowdoin College has a higher acceptance rate (9.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Bowdoin College vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Williams? 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 Williams and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Bowdoin College (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $4,251 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $18,833)
- Williams graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($150 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams 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/