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Overview |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,399 students)
Bates vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Saint Michael's College?
- Bates College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Bates than Saint Michael's College ($61,066.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Saint Michael's College ($27,491 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 14.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,995 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($51,414 vs. $37,162)
Bates vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bates .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Saint Michael's College (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $23,100 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $52,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $13,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $28,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($149 vs. $289)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Michael's College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/