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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 36% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1420/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $149 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Bates?
- Bates College is 269.8% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.8% higher at Bates than Gallaudet University ($61,066.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Bates ($13,787 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 16.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,800 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Bates College (95% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 100.5% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($51,414 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Gallaudet University .
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (59.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Gallaudet University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Gallaudet University (92% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $44,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $2,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Gallaudet University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $16,541)
- Bates graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Gallaudet University graduates. ($149 vs. $171)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/