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Overview |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $382 |
Diversity |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 168 students)
Bates vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Bennett College?
- Bates College is 281.7% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.7% higher at Bates than Bennett College for Women ($61,066.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Bates ($20,545 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 89.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,100 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 242.9% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($51,414 vs. $14,996)
Bates vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Bates .
- Bennett College has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Bennett College for Women (92% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $43,300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $32,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $22,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $37,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $233 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($149 vs. $382)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/