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Overview |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Salve Regina University?
- Bates College is 35% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Bates than Salve Regina University ($61,066.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Salve Regina University ($27,491 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 4.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,500 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 91.9% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($51,414 vs. $26,787)
Bates vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Bates .
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Salve Regina University (92% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $54,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salve Regina University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/