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Overview |
Centre College | Bates | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Centre College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Centre College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Centre College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Bates?
- Bates College is 27% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Bates than Centre College ($61,066.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Bates ($23,584 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 40% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,300 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 38.5% larger than aid received Centre College ($51,414 vs. $37,116)
Centre College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Centre College .
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Centre College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or Bates? 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 Bates and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Centre College (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $23,200 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $52,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/