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Overview |
Bates | Marist College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 96% |
Admission |
Bates | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Marist College?
- Bates College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Bates than Marist College ($61,066.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Marist College ($27,491 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 0.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($17,150 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Bates College (96% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 124.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($51,414 vs. $22,904)
Bates vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Bates .
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Marist 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 Marist College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Marist College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $59,000)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/