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Overview |
Bates | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 67% |
Admission |
Bates | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $214 |
Diversity |
Bates | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Bates | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 320 students)
Bates vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Goddard College?
- Bates College is 235.3% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.3% higher at Bates than Goddard College ($61,066.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Bates ($17,931 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 720.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($2,100 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goddard College than Bates College (67% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 414% larger than aid received Goddard College ($51,414 vs. $10,002)
Bates vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Bates .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Bates.
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $41,200 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $34,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $6,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Goddard College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $20,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Goddard College graduates. ($149 vs. $214)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/