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Overview |
Bates | Rust College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 94% |
Admission |
Bates | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $287 |
Diversity |
Bates | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bates | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Rust College | ||
| 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
- Bates College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 755 students)
Bates vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Rust College?
- Bates College is 516.8% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 516.8% higher at Bates than Rust College ($61,066.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Bates ($8,151 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 231.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($5,200 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Bates College (94% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 501.4% larger than aid received Rust College ($51,414 vs. $8,549)
Bates vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Bates .
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Rust 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 Rust College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Rust College (92% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $50,600 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $25,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $13,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,837)
- Bates graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($149 vs. $287)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/