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Overview |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Takoma Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | wau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $10,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $17,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $15,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 51.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 9.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,039 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $269 |
Diversity |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Washington Adventist University | ||
| 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 671 students)
Bates vs. Washington Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Washington Adventist University?
- Bates College is 161% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161% higher at Bates than Washington Adventist University ($61,066.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Bates ($17,088 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 65% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,440 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 231% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($51,414 vs. $15,534)
Bates vs. Washington Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Washington Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington Adventist University or Bates .
- Washington Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (51.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Washington Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Washington Adventist University? 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 Washington Adventist University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Washington Adventist University (92% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $27,800 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $47,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,589 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,039)
- Bates graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($149 vs. $269)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/