| Bowdoin vs. New England |
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|---|---|---|
| #9 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Maine Colleges | Rankings* | #252 in National Universities #4 in Maine Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,350 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,750 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $28,016 |
| More$41,967 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,688 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,135 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter9% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84% |
| Favorable59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,828 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,010 |
| Smaller1,828 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,449 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 3,561 |
| - | Online Student Population | 3,836 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,708) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,547) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 257 | Number of faculties | 577 |
| Higher$110,848 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,411 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.