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Overview |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 11,760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $34,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $12,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $18,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $11,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 13,995 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 13,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1070/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bates | University of Maine | ||
| 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
- University of Maine is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (11,760 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or University of Maine?
- Bates College is 429% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Bates than University of Maine ($63,478.00 vs. $34,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Bates ($18,237 vs. $26,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 41% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,696 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Bates College (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 372.8% larger than aid received University of Maine ($53,782 vs. $11,376)
Bates vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or Bates .
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or University of Maine? 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 University of Maine and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Maine (92% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,000 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/