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Overview |
Bates | UArts | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Bates | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,313 students)
Bates vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or UArts?
- Bates College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Bates than The University of the Arts ($61,066.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than UArts ($27,491 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 4.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,224 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 101.9% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($51,414 vs. $25,460)
Bates vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Bates .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or UArts? 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 UArts and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than The University of the Arts (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $41,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $34,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/