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Overview |
Heritage Christian University | Bates | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcu.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage Christian University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,152 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,152 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,540 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,020 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,790 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Heritage Christian University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Heritage Christian University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage Christian University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $149 |
Diversity |
Heritage Christian University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Heritage Christian University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Heritage Christian University | 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 Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 143 students)
Heritage Christian University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage Christian University or Bates?
- Bates College is 501.5% more expensive to attend than Heritage Christian University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 501.5% higher at Bates than Heritage Christian University ($61,066.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than Bates ($5,020 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 163.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($6,540 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 302% larger than aid received Heritage Christian University ($51,414 vs. $12,790)
Heritage Christian University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage Christian University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Heritage Christian University .
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bates (13.7%)
Heritage Christian University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage Christian 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 Heritage Christian University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/