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Overview |
Bates | University of New England | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Biddeford, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 6,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | une.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | University of New England | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $39,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $39,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $38,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $20,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | University of New England | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 4,941 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 4,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | University of New England | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | University of New England | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | University of New England | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Bates | University of New England | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Bates | University of New England | ||
| 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
- University of New England is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. University of New England Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or University of New England?
- Bates College is 54.6% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Bates than University of New England ($61,066.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than University of New England ($27,491 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 7% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,100 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 150.1% larger than aid received University of New England ($51,414 vs. $20,555)
Bates vs. University of New England Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or University of New England? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New England or Bates .
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. University of New England Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or University of New England? 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 New England and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of New England (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $21,900 more per year than University of New England graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $53,800)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of New England students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/