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Overview |
Bates | UWest | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 80% |
Admission |
Bates | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bates | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bates | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bates | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 164 students)
Bates vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or UWest?
- Bates College is 372.9% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372.9% higher at Bates than University of the West ($61,066.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Bates ($19,028 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 78.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,656 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than Bates College (80% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 527.8% larger than aid received University of the West ($51,414 vs. $8,190)
Bates vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Bates .
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or UWest? 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 UWest and Bates.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/