Lewiston, ME · Brunswick, ME · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Bates College | Bowdoin College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 13.0% | 8.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,478 | $64,910 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,478 | $64,910 |
| Average Net Price | $11,288 | $9,682 |
| Graduation Rate | 91.0% | 96.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Bates College accepts 13.0% of applicants. Bowdoin College accepts 8.0%. Tuition is close: $63,478 at Bates College, $64,910 at Bowdoin College. Bates College graduates 91% of students in 6 years. Bowdoin College graduates 96%.
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 8.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Bates College has lower published tuition: $63,478 versus $64,910. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Bowdoin College: 96% of students finish in 6 years. Bates College is at 91%.
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.