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Overview |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 61% |
Admission |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Washington and Lee?
- Bates College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Bates than Washington and Lee University ($61,066.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Bates ($24,733 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 1.8% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,920 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Bates College (61% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Bates College ($55,567 vs. $51,414)
Bates vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Bates .
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Bates graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $75,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($14,450 vs. $21,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/