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Overview |
Bates | Curry College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1083/1165 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Bates | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Curry College | ||
| 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
- Curry College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Curry College?
- Bates College is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Bates than Curry College ($61,066.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Curry College ($27,491 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Curry College are 1.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($17,030 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 74.9% larger than aid received Curry College ($51,414 vs. $29,402)
Bates vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Bates .
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Curry 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 Curry College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Curry College (92% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $50,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/