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Overview |
Bates | Doane University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bates | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Doane University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Doane University?
- Bates College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Doane University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Bates than Doane University ($61,066.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Doane University than Bates ($24,271 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Doane University are 58% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,900 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 74.4% larger than aid received Doane University ($51,414 vs. $29,479)
Bates vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Bates .
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Doane University (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $28,000 more per year than Doane University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $47,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Doane University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/