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Overview |
Bates | Union College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 94% |
Admission |
Bates | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bates | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Union 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
- Union College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Union College?
- Union College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Union College than Bates College ($66,105.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Union College ($26,658 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 9.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,389 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Bates College (94% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Union College ($53,782 vs. $38,751)
Bates vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Bates .
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Union 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 Union College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Union College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $74,200)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/