Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Cal Poly Stanford Bates MIT HMC Yale Wesleyan University Carnegie Mellon Colby College UCLA UC Berkeley Williams| California Institute of Technology | Bowdoin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #25 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $60,952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 52% |
Admission |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1460/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $194 |
Diversity |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of Technology is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,401 students vs. 1,915 students)
Caltech vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Caltech for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Bowdoin College than California Institute of Technology ($60,952.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Institute of Technology than Bowdoin College ($20,755 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 10.9% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($16,772 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of Technology than Bowdoin College (57% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 10.6% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($59,192 vs. $53,534)
Caltech vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Caltech .
- Bowdoin College has a higher acceptance rate (9.2%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech or Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin College and Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than California Institute of Technology (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $10,800 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $75,000)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,483 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($14,350 vs. $18,833)
- Caltech graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($148 vs. $194)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/