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Overview |
Bates | EMU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 96% |
Admission |
Bates | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bates | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bates | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,334 students)
Bates vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or EMU?
- Bates College is 50.4% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Bates than Eastern Mennonite University ($61,066.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Bates ($23,783 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 40.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,240 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Bates College (96% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 68.8% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($51,414 vs. $30,460)
Bates vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Bates .
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or EMU? 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 EMU and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $31,800 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $43,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($14,450 vs. $23,450)
- Bates graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($149 vs. $242)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/