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Overview |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 45% |
Admission |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $134 |
Diversity |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Haverford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,421 students)
Bates vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Haverford College than Bates College ($62,850.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Bates ($23,476 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 4.4% lower than costs at Haverford College ($17,224 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Haverford College than Bates College (45% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Bates College ($57,999 vs. $51,414)
Bates vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Bates .
- Haverford College has a higher acceptance rate (14.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is the same as at Haverford College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Bates graduates. ($13,000 vs. $14,450)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bates graduates. ($134 vs. $149)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Haverford College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/