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Overview |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 53 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | abcnash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $17,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $9,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 71% |
Admission |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $323 |
Diversity |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bates | American Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 53 students)
Bates vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or American Baptist College?
- Bates College is 447.2% more expensive to attend than American Baptist College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 447.2% higher at Bates than American Baptist College ($61,066.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Baptist College than Bates ($17,375 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 99.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($8,640 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Baptist College than Bates College (71% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 431.7% larger than aid received American Baptist College ($51,414 vs. $9,669)
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or American Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Baptist College or Bates .
Bates vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or American Baptist College? 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 American Baptist College and Bates.
- Bates College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $31,250)
- Bates graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($149 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/