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Overview |
Prescott College | Bates | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $149 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Prescott College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | 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 Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Bates?
- Bates College is 79.8% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Bates than Prescott College ($61,066.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Bates ($25,317 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 80.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,520 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 155.2% larger than aid received Prescott College ($51,414 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Prescott College .
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Prescott College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Prescott College (92% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $41,800 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $33,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Prescott College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $19,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Prescott College graduates. ($149 vs. $201)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/