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Overview |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 50% |
Admission |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $208 |
Diversity |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 21% |
Students |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Maria College of Albany | ||
| 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 Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 805 students)
Bates vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Maria College of Albany?
- Bates College is 282.1% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.1% higher at Bates than Maria College of Albany ($61,066.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than Bates ($17,537 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 81.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,480 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maria College of Albany than Bates College (50% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 483.1% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($51,414 vs. $8,818)
Bates vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Bates .
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Bates.
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $32,300 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $43,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $5,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($14,450 vs. $20,118)
- Bates graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($149 vs. $208)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/