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Overview |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Zarephath, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | somerset.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $22,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $22,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $21,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $13,603 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 91% |
Admission |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Somerset Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 558 students)
Bates vs. Somerset Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Somerset Christian College?
- Bates College is 165.9% more expensive to attend than Somerset Christian College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $22,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.9% higher at Bates than Somerset Christian College ($61,066.00 vs. $22,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Somerset Christian College than Bates ($21,641 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Somerset Christian College are 43.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,000 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Somerset Christian College than Bates College (91% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 278% larger than aid received Somerset Christian College ($51,414 vs. $13,603)
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Somerset Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Somerset Christian College or Bates .
Bates vs. Somerset Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Somerset Christian 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 Somerset Christian College and Bates.
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Somerset Christian College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Somerset Christian College graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Somerset Christian College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/