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Overview |
Bates | RIC | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 62% |
Admission |
Bates | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $219 |
Diversity |
Bates | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bates | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or RIC?
- Bates College is 544.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.1% higher at Bates than Rhode Island College ($61,066.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Bates ($11,014 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 28.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($13,414 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Bates College (62% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 582.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($51,414 vs. $7,537)
Bates vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Bates .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or RIC? 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 RIC and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Rhode Island College (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $33,700 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $42,000)
- Bates College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($14,450 vs. $21,200)
- Bates graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($149 vs. $219)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/