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Overview |
Bates | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 27.7% | ||
| 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 | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Thomas College | ||
| 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,737 students)
Bates vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Thomas College?
- Bates College is 110.9% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Bates than Thomas College ($61,066.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Bates ($22,070 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 43.6% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,998 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 148% larger than aid received Thomas College ($51,414 vs. $20,732)
Bates vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or Bates .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Thomas 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 Thomas College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Thomas College (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $34,700 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $41,000)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/