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Overview |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 94% |
Admission |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
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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 | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | - | ||
Campus |
Bates | Lyndon State College | ||
| 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
- Bates College is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,147 students)
Bates vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Lyndon State College?
- Bates College is 474.4% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.8% higher at Bates than Lyndon State College ($61,066.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than Bates ($13,304 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 67.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,290 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Bates College (94% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 472.5% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($51,414 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or Bates .
Bates vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Lyndon State College (92% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $40,000 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $35,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($149 vs. $276)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/