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Overview |
Bates | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Western New England University?
- Bates College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Bates than Western New England University ($61,066.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Western New England University ($27,491 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 17.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,670 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 107.5% larger than aid received Western New England University ($51,414 vs. $24,781)
Bates vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Bates .
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Western New England 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 Western New England University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Western New England University (92% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $59,800)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/