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Overview |
Bates | Denison | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Denison?
- Bates College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Bates than Denison University ($61,066.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Denison ($27,491 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 19.6% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,400 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 40.9% larger than aid received Denison University ($51,414 vs. $36,497)
Bates vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Bates .
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Denison? 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 Denison and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Denison University (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $56,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/