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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 36% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $149 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Bates?
- Bates College is 367.9% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 367.9% higher at Bates than Goldey Beacom College ($61,066.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Bates ($13,454 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 48.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,600 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Bates College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 427.9% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($51,414 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Goldey-Beacom College has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Goldey Beacom College (92% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $31,100 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $44,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $9,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $23,675)
- Bates graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($149 vs. $244)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/