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Overview |
Bates | NEC | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 98% |
Admission |
Bates | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bates | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bates | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or NEC?
- Bates College is 52% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Bates than New England College ($61,066.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than NEC ($27,491 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 2.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,802 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Bates College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 75.6% larger than aid received New England College ($51,414 vs. $29,272)
Bates vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Bates .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or NEC? 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 NEC and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than New England College (92% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $36,300 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $39,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/