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Overview |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bates | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 583 students)
Bates vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or University of Valley Forge?
- Bates College is 172.6% more expensive to attend than University of Valley Forge for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.6% higher at Bates than University of Valley Forge ($61,066.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Valley Forge than Bates ($25,825 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 55.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,050 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 227.2% larger than aid received University of Valley Forge ($51,414 vs. $15,715)
Bates vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Bates .
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or University of Valley Forge? 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 Valley Forge and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Valley Forge (92% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $42,000 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $33,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/