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Overview |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 96% |
Admission |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bates | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or University of Southern Maine?
- Bates College is 657.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.3% higher at Bates than University of Southern Maine ($61,066.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Bates ($12,343 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 57.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,924 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Bates College (96% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 431.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($51,414 vs. $9,668)
Bates vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or Bates .
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or University of Southern 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 Southern Maine and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Southern Maine (92% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $33,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $42,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($14,450 vs. $22,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/