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Overview |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Naples, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | hodges.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $18,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $7,297 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 88% |
Admission |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Hodges University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Hodges University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 443 students)
Bates vs. Hodges University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Hodges University?
- Bates College is 307.1% more expensive to attend than Hodges University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.1% higher at Bates than Hodges University ($61,066.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hodges University than Bates ($18,083 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hodges University are 43.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,000 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hodges University than Bates College (88% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 604.6% larger than aid received Hodges University ($51,414 vs. $7,297)
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Hodges University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hodges University or Bates .
Bates vs. Hodges University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Hodges 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 Hodges University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Hodges University (92% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $32,900 more per year than Hodges University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $42,800)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hodges University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,700)
- Bates graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Hodges University graduates. ($149 vs. $276)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hodges University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/