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Overview |
Bates | Davidson | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 65% |
Admission |
Bates | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $175 |
Diversity |
Bates | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Davidson College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Davidson?
- Bates College is 8% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Bates than Davidson College ($61,066.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Bates ($26,704 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 9.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,750 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Bates College (65% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 10.6% larger than aid received Davidson College ($51,414 vs. $46,496)
Bates vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Bates .
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is the same as at Davidson College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $63,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($14,450 vs. $17,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($149 vs. $175)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/