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Overview |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,920 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Bates College is 60% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Bates than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($61,066.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($27,491 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wentworth Institute of Technology are 11.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,420 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 181.9% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($51,414 vs. $18,237)
Bates vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Bates .
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (92% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $62,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wentworth Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/