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Overview |
Bates | Colgate | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 3,146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $66,622 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $66,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $16,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $26,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $56,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 43% |
Admission |
Bates | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 21,130 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 2,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1430/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $166 |
Diversity |
Bates | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bates | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Colgate | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 5% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Colgate than Bates College ($66,622.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Colgate ($26,658 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 6.6% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,790 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bates College than Colgate University (44% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Bates College ($56,696 vs. $53,782)
Bates vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Bates .
- Bates has a higher acceptance rate (13%) than Colgate (12%)
Bates vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is the same as at Colgate University (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $400 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $75,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($14,450 vs. $16,125)
- Bates graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($149 vs. $166)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/