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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Bates | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,800 | $63,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,800 | $63,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,650 | $17,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,978 | $26,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,149 | $53,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 44% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 645 | 1,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 13% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 43.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1560 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $149 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,384 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Bates?
- Claremont McKenna College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($63,800.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Claremont McKenna than Bates College ($63,800.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Claremont McKenna ($26,658 vs. $29,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 9.8% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($17,904 vs. $19,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claremont McKenna College than Bates College (53% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Claremont McKenna College ($53,782 vs. $52,149)
Claremont McKenna vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Claremont McKenna .
- Bates has a higher acceptance rate (13%) than Claremont McKenna (11.1%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Claremont McKenna College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Bates graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $75,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $517 lower median federal student loan debt than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($14,450 vs. $14,967)
- Bates graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($149 vs. $154)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/