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Overview |
Bates | Clark University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 96% |
Admission |
Bates | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Clark University?
- Bates College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Bates than Clark University ($61,066.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Clark University ($27,491 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 54.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,164 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Bates College (96% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 73% larger than aid received Clark University ($51,414 vs. $29,716)
Bates vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Bates .
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Clark University? 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 Clark University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Clark University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $25,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $50,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/