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Overview |
Bates | Providence | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 81% |
Admission |
Bates | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Providence?
- Bates College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Bates than Providence College ($61,066.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Providence ($27,491 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 4.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,540 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Bates College (81% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 66% larger than aid received Providence College ($51,414 vs. $30,971)
Bates vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bates .
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Providence? 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 Providence and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Providence College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $68,000)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/