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Overview |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Assumption College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Assumption College?
- Bates College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Bates than Assumption College ($61,066.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Assumption College ($27,491 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 18.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,562 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Assumption College ($51,414 vs. $32,492)
Bates vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Bates .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Assumption 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 Assumption College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Assumption College (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $57,800)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Assumption College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/