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Overview |
Bates | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bates | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bates | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 237 students)
Bates vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Bates College is 281.5% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.5% higher at Bates than Simmons College of Kentucky ($61,066.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Bates ($18,831 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 111.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($8,136 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 127.2% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($51,414 vs. $22,629)
Bates vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Bates .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Bates.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/