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Overview |
Bates | CSE | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bates | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bates | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Bates | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bates | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,122 students)
Bates vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or CSE?
- Bates College is 85.6% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Bates than College of Saint Elizabeth ($61,066.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Bates ($21,689 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 35.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,744 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 71.9% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($51,414 vs. $29,905)
Bates vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Bates .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or CSE? 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 CSE and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $30,200 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $45,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/