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Overview |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 86% |
Admission |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $228 |
Diversity |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bates | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Bates College is 325.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Bates than University of Massachusetts Boston ($63,478.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bates ($17,554 vs. $26,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 2.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($17,512 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bates College (86% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 326.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($53,782 vs. $12,611)
Bates vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Bates .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 Massachusetts-Boston and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $24,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $51,200)
- Bates College students graduate with a $7,610 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($14,450 vs. $22,060)
- Bates graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($149 vs. $228)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/