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Overview |
Bates | AIC | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 95% |
Admission |
Bates | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Bates | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Bates | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bates | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or AIC?
- Bates College is 50.6% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Bates than American International College ($61,066.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Bates ($18,317 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 13.8% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,130 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Bates College (95% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 46.6% larger than aid received American International College ($51,414 vs. $35,061)
Bates vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Bates .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or AIC? 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 AIC and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than American International College (92% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,300 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/