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Overview |
Bates | St John's College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 95% |
Admission |
Bates | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bates | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Bates | St John's College | ||
| 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 439 students)
Bates vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or St John's College?
- Bates College is 69.4% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Bates than St John's College ($61,066.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than St John's College ($27,491 vs. $29,265)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 17.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,710 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Bates College (95% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 129.3% larger than aid received St John's College ($51,414 vs. $22,423)
Bates vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Bates .
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or St John's 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 St John's College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than St John's College (92% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $40,100 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $35,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/