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Overview |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $27,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $27,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $10,233 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $22,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $18,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 199 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 95.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 52.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 720/740 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bates | University of Great Falls | ||
| 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 University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 955 students)
Bates vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or University of Great Falls?
- Bates College is 124% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Bates than University of Great Falls ($61,066.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than Bates ($22,318 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 68.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,233 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Great Falls than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 173.3% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($51,414 vs. $18,815)
Bates vs. University of Great Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls or Bates .
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or University of Great Falls? 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 University of Great Falls and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Great Falls (92% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $39,200 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $36,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Great Falls graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than University of Great Falls graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/