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Overview |
Bates | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 77% |
Admission |
Bates | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bates | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,133 students)
Bates vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Clarkson College?
- Bates College is 310.4% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.4% higher at Bates than Clarkson College ($61,066.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Bates ($14,506 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 136.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($7,284 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson College than Bates College (77% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 438.1% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($51,414 vs. $9,554)
Bates vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Bates .
- Clarkson College has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Clarkson College (92% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $24,100 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $51,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/