Lewiston, ME · Brunswick, ME · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Bates College | Bowdoin College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 13.3% | 7.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $66,590 | $67,832 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $66,590 | $67,832 |
| Average Net Price | $24,723 | $22,228 |
| Graduation Rate | 90.0% | 95.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,760 | 1,881 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 9 | 9 |
GradFax Analysis
Bates College accepts 13.3% of applicants. Bowdoin College accepts 7.1%. Tuition is close: $66,590 at Bates College, $67,832 at Bowdoin College. Bates College graduates 90% of students in 6 years. Bowdoin College graduates 95%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Bowdoin College. It accepts 7.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Bowdoin College, on average. After aid, students pay $22,228/year versus $24,723/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Bowdoin College: 95% of students finish in 6 years. Bates College is at 90%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.