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Overview |
Bates | Drew University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Bates | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Drew University?
- Bates College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Bates than Drew University ($61,066.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Drew University ($27,491 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 5% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,402 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 61.2% larger than aid received Drew University ($51,414 vs. $31,901)
Bates vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Bates .
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Drew 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 Drew University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Drew University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $55,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/