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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 86% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Yeshiva University | ||
| 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
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Yeshiva University?
- Bowdoin College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Bowdoin College than Yeshiva University ($60,952.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Yeshiva University ($22,776 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 21.1% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($13,850 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Bowdoin College (86% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 72.9% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($53,534 vs. $30,955)
Bowdoin College vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Bowdoin College .
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Yeshiva University (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $72,200)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $667 lower median federal student loan debt than Yeshiva University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Yeshiva University graduates. ($194 vs. $201)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/