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Overview |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $282 |
Diversity |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,426 students)
Bates vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Lawrence?
- Bates College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Bates than Lawrence University ($61,066.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Bates ($26,368 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 49.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,520 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($51,414 vs. $40,089)
Bates vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Bates .
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Lawrence University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $30,100 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $45,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,350)
- Bates graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($149 vs. $282)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/