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Overview |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 94% |
Admission |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $180 |
Diversity |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Whitman College | ||
| 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
- Bates College is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,493 students)
Bates vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Whitman College?
- Bates College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Bates than Whitman College ($61,066.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Whitman College ($27,491 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 21.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,220 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Bates College (94% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 60.4% larger than aid received Whitman College ($51,414 vs. $32,047)
Bates vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Bates .
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Whitman College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $56,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $17,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($149 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bates students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/