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Overview |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 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 |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Bates?
- Bates College is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Bates than Georgetown College ($61,066.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Bates ($15,152 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 53.6% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,210 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 27.6% larger than aid received Georgetown College ($51,414 vs. $40,308)
Georgetown College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Georgetown College .
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Georgetown College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Georgetown College (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,400 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College 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/