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Overview |
Bates | UMF | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 990/1245 | ||
| 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 | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bates | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Farmington is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (1,837 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or UMF?
- Bates College is 606.8% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.3% higher at Bates than University of Maine at Farmington ($61,066.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Bates ($14,486 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 60% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,764 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 384% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($51,414 vs. $10,623)
Bates vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Bates .
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or UMF? 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 UMF and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $40,500 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $35,200)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/