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Overview |
AJU | Bates | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 36% |
Admission |
AJU | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AJU | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $149 |
Diversity |
AJU | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 0% |
Students |
AJU | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 81% | ||
Campus |
AJU | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than AJU based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or Bates?
- Bates College is 94.5% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at Bates than American Jewish University ($61,066.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Jewish University are 15.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,864 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bates College than American Jewish University (36% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($51,414 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or AJU .
AJU vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU or Bates? 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 Bates and AJU.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than American Jewish University (92% vs. 44%)
- Bates College students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than AJU graduates. ($14,450 vs. $18,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than AJU graduates. ($149 vs. $193)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/