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Overview |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 60% |
Admission |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carleton College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Carleton College than Bates College ($62,244.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Carleton College ($27,491 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 7.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,990 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Bates College (60% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 9.8% larger than aid received Carleton College ($51,414 vs. $46,821)
Bates vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Bates .
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Carleton College? 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 Carleton College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Bates College (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $65,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $19,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($149 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bates students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/