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Overview |
Bates | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $215 |
Diversity |
Bates | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bates | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Bluefield 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
- Bates College is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 991 students)
Bates vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Bluefield College?
- Bates College is 121.3% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Bates than Bluefield College ($61,066.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than Bates ($22,904 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 77.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,684 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 176.5% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($51,414 vs. $18,596)
Bates vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Bates .
- Bluefield College has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Bluefield College (92% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $30,000 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $45,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $6,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluefield College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $20,834)
- Bates graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Bluefield College graduates. ($149 vs. $215)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/