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Overview |
Bates | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 98% |
Admission |
Bates | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| 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 | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $246 |
Diversity |
Bates | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bates | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,779 students)
Bates vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Johnson State College?
- Bates College is 426.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.8% higher at Bates than Johnson State College ($61,066.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than Bates ($15,546 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 38.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,404 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Bates College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 303.6% larger than aid received Johnson State College ($51,414 vs. $12,740)
Bates vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Bates .
- Johnson State College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Johnson State College (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $41,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $33,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $9,369 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $23,819)
- Bates graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($149 vs. $246)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/