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Overview |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 95% |
Admission |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Bates College ($64,230.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Gettysburg College ($26,658 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 15.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,530 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Bates College (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($53,782 vs. $44,671)
Bates vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Bates .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Gettysburg College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $60,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $7,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $22,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($149 vs. $227)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gettysburg College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/