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Overview |
Bates | Utica College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bates | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bates | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Utica College?
- Bates College is 163.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.1% higher at Bates than Utica College ($61,066.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Bates ($22,372 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 36% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,667 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 268.8% larger than aid received Utica College ($51,414 vs. $13,939)
Bates vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Bates .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Utica College (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,400 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $9,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $24,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($149 vs. $248)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/