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Bowdoin College NYU Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University Bentley George Washington BC Providence Holy Cross| Bates College | Fordham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bates | Fordham | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 96% |
Admission |
Bates | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Fordham?
- Bates College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Bates than Fordham University ($61,066.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Fordham ($27,491 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 22.3% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,224 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Bates College (96% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Fordham University ($51,414 vs. $33,129)
Bates vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Bates .
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Fordham University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $64,200)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/