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Overview |
Stillman College | Bates | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 36% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| 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 |
Stillman College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $149 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Bates?
- Bates College is 539.6% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 539.6% higher at Bates than Stillman College ($61,066.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Bates ($15,574 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 71.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,054 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College than Bates College (85% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 326.7% larger than aid received Stillman College ($51,414 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Stillman College .
- Stillman College has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Stillman College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Stillman College (92% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $46,200 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $29,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $19,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $34,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($149 vs. $351)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/