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Overview |
Bates | WPI | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 96% |
Admission |
Bates | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bates | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or WPI?
- Bates College is 9% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Bates than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($61,066.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than WPI ($27,491 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 4.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,544 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Bates College (96% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 90% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,414 vs. $27,059)
Bates vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Bates .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or WPI? 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 WPI and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $7,000 more per year than Bates graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $75,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bates students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/