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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 36% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $149 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Bates?
- Bates College is 84% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Bates than Briar Cliff University ($61,066.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Bates ($21,620 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 73.8% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,910 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 93.2% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($51,414 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Briar Cliff University .
Briar Cliff University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or Bates? 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 Bates and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Briar Cliff University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $33,200 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $42,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $24,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($149 vs. $253)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/