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Overview |
Bates | Grace University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $183 |
Diversity |
Bates | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | - | ||
Campus |
Bates | Grace University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 298 students)
Bates vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Grace University?
- Bates College is 176.1% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.1% higher at Bates than Grace University ($61,066.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Bates ($19,798 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 135.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($7,324 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 293.1% larger than aid received Grace University ($51,414 vs. $13,079)
Bates vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Bates .
- Grace University has a higher acceptance rate (45.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Grace 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 Grace University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Grace University (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $42,400 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $33,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $17,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Grace University graduates. ($149 vs. $183)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/