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Overview |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $149 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Bates | ||
| 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Bates?
- Bates College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Bates than Scripps College ($61,066.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Scripps College ($27,491 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 15.1% lower than costs at Scripps College ($17,224 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 143.2% larger than aid received Scripps College ($51,414 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Scripps College .
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Scripps College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Scripps College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Bates graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,450)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bates graduates. ($144 vs. $149)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bates students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/