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Overview |
Bates | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 82% |
Admission |
Bates | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bates | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 875 students)
Bates vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Bates College is 317.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at Bates than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($61,066.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bates ($16,594 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 32.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,984 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bates College (82% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 375% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($51,414 vs. $10,823)
Bates vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Bates .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $20,400 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $55,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,818)
- Bates graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($149 vs. $277)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/