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Overview |
Bates | Princeton | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 8,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $59,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $59,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $19,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $19,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $60,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 60% |
Admission |
Bates | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 39,644 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 1,782 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 4.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $77 |
Diversity |
Bates | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Princeton | ||
| 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
- Princeton University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (8,922 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Princeton?
- Bates College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $59,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Bates than Princeton University ($63,478.00 vs. $59,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Bates ($19,811 vs. $26,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 8.2% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,904 vs. $19,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than Bates College (60% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Bates College ($60,629 vs. $53,782)
Bates vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Bates .
- Bates has a higher acceptance rate (13%) than Princeton (4.5%)
Bates vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Bates College (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $38,200 more per year than Bates graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $75,700)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Bates graduates. ($7,500 vs. $14,450)
- Princeton graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Bates graduates. ($77 vs. $149)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/