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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Bates | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 36% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 1420/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $149 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 81% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Bates?
- Bates College is 79.2% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at Bates than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($61,066.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($27,491 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 74.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,848 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 125.9% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($51,414 vs. $22,757)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $28,300 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $47,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $18,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($149 vs. $193)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/