Brunswick, ME · Waterville, ME · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Bowdoin College | Colby College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8.0% | 6.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,910 | $66,600 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,910 | $66,600 |
| Average Net Price | $9,682 | $8,937 |
| Graduation Rate | 96.0% | 90.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Bowdoin College accepts 8.0% of applicants. Colby College accepts 6.8%. Bowdoin College's tuition is $64,910. Colby College's is $66,600. Bowdoin College is cheaper. Bowdoin College graduates 96% of students in 6 years. Colby College graduates 90%.
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
Colby College. It accepts 6.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Bowdoin College has lower published tuition: $64,910 versus $66,600. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Bowdoin College: 96% of students finish in 6 years. Colby 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.