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Overview |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bates | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 809 students)
Bates vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or St. Andrews University?
- Bates College is 113.5% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.5% higher at Bates than St. Andrews University ($61,066.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than St. Andrews University ($27,491 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 50% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,480 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 202% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($51,414 vs. $17,026)
Bates vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Bates .
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than St. Andrews University (92% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $39,300 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $36,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $22,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/