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Overview |
Bates | Columbia | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 52% |
Admission |
Bates | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bates | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bates | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Columbia | ||
| 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Columbia than Bates College ($62,570.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Bates ($22,058 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 5.8% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,286 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than Bates College (52% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 18.8% larger than aid received Bates College ($61,061 vs. $51,414)
Bates vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Bates .
- Bates has a higher acceptance rate (13.7%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Bates vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Bates College (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $31,900 more per year than Bates graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $75,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($14,450 vs. $21,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/