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Bowdoin College Colby College Wesleyan University Drew University Monmouth University Middlebury Hamilton College FDU Montclair State University Colgate Union College Kean| Bates College | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bates | FDU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bates | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bates | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bates | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or FDU?
- Bates College is 83.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Bates than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($61,066.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Bates ($21,408 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 10.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,588 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 80.8% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($51,414 vs. $28,436)
Bates vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Bates .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or FDU? 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 FDU and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (92% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $22,800 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $52,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/