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Overview |
Bates | Northland College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bates | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bates | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 518 students)
Bates vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Northland College?
- Bates College is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Bates than Northland College ($61,066.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Bates ($23,252 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 77.8% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,688 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 72.6% larger than aid received Northland College ($51,414 vs. $29,780)
Bates vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Bates .
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Northland 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 Northland College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Northland College (92% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $40,800 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $34,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,493 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,943)
- Bates graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($149 vs. $278)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/