| Bates vs. New England |
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|---|---|---|
#3 in Maine Colleges | Rankings* | #252 in National Universities #4 in Maine Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,478 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$42,550 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $32,175 |
| More$50,877 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,706 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,480 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter13.74% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.28% |
| Favorable45.56% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.37% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,790 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,434 |
| Smaller1,790 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,718 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 2,716 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,577 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,731) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,580) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 201 | Number of faculties | 541 |
| Higher$101,408 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$79,687 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.