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Overview |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Presque Isle, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,847 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $7,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $11,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $9,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $8,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 93% |
Admission |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 732 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 97%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $19,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $197 |
Diversity |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bates | University of Maine at Presque Isle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Presque Isle is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (1,847 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. University of Maine at Presque Isle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or University of Maine at Presque Isle?
- Bates College is 730.8% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 419.3% higher at Bates than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($61,066.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Bates ($9,104 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 75.8% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,800 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Bates College (93% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 498.7% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($51,414 vs. $8,588)
Bates vs. University of Maine at Presque Isle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or University of Maine at Presque Isle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine at Presque Isle or Bates .
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. University of Maine at Presque Isle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or University of Maine at Presque Isle? 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 Maine at Presque Isle and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $42,800 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $32,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $4,698 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates. ($14,450 vs. $19,148)
- Bates graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates. ($149 vs. $197)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/