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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 36% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $149 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Bates?
- Bates College is 622.8% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 622.8% higher at Bates than Luther Rice University ($61,066.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 3.5% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($17,224 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bates College than Luther Rice University (36% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($51,414 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Luther Rice University .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Bates (13.7%)
Luther Rice University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Luther Rice University (92% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $34,100 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $41,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/