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Overview |
Bates | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 98% |
Admission |
Bates | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bates | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bates | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 857 students)
Bates vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or College of Saint Mary?
- Bates College is 172% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172% higher at Bates than College of Saint Mary ($61,066.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Bates ($14,984 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 109% lower than costs at Bates College ($8,240 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than Bates College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 188.9% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($51,414 vs. $17,799)
Bates vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Bates .
- College of Saint Mary has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than College of Saint Mary (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $34,400 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $41,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/