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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,915 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #25 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $60,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $60,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $53,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 52% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 9,376 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 58.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1460/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $194 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,915 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Bowdoin College?
- Wesleyan University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Bowdoin College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Bowdoin College ($63,722.00 vs. $60,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Bowdoin College ($21,270 vs. $22,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 8.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,772 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowdoin College than Wesleyan University (52% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($59,825 vs. $53,534)
Wesleyan University vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Wesleyan University vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is the same as at Bowdoin College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $18,833)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($180 vs. $194)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/