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Overview |
Holy Names University | Bates | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Names University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Names University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names 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 Holy Names University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 959 students)
Holy Names University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or Bates?
- Bates College is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Names University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Bates than Holy Names University ($61,066.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Names University than Bates ($23,065 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Names University are 20.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,274 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 54.7% larger than aid received Holy Names University ($51,414 vs. $33,236)
Holy Names University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Holy Names University .
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bates (13.7%)
Holy Names University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names 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 Holy Names University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Holy Names University (92% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Holy Names University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $55,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/