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Overview |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Beverly, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 4,254 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | endicott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $38,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $38,312 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $17,372 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $39,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $17,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 98% |
Admission |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 4,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Endicott College | ||
| 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
- Endicott College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (4,254 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Endicott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Endicott College?
- Bates College is 65.7% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Bates than Endicott College ($63,478.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Endicott College ($26,658 vs. $39,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Endicott College are 3.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($17,372 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College than Bates College (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 206.3% larger than aid received Endicott College ($53,782 vs. $17,557)
Bates vs. Endicott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Endicott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Endicott College or Bates .
- Endicott College has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Endicott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Endicott College? 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 Endicott College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Endicott College (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $23,200 more per year than Endicott College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $52,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Endicott College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/