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Overview |
UConn | Bates | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 36% |
Admission |
UConn | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1420/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $149 |
Diversity |
UConn | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 81% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 1,790 students)
UConn vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Bates?
- Bates College is 289.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Bates than University of Connecticut ($61,066.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Bates ($23,985 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 26.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($13,622 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Bates College (84% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 250.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($51,414 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or UConn .
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
UConn vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Connecticut (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $13,700 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $62,000)
- Bates College students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($14,450 vs. $21,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/