Colby College vs Bates College

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Colby College

Waterville, ME Private
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Bates College

Lewiston, ME Private
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Admissions

Colby College

Acceptance Rate
12.0%
SAT Range
1370–1520
SAT Average
1440
ACT Average
33
Average GPA
3.88

Bates College

Acceptance Rate
13.0%
SAT Range
1400–1510
SAT Average
1446
ACT Average
32
Average GPA
3.87
Campus & Students

Colby College

Student Population
2,900
Student:Faculty
1:10
Campus Setting
midsize_city
Type
Private

Bates College

Student Population
1,753
Student:Faculty
N/A
Campus Setting
urban
Type
Private
Cost & Outcomes

Colby College

Tuition (In-State)
$66,600
Tuition (Int'l)
$64,950
Graduation Rate
91.0%
Retention Rate
94.0%

Bates College

Tuition (In-State)
$63,478
Tuition (Int'l)
$63,478
Graduation Rate
91.6%
Retention Rate
94.0%
Rankings

Colby College

#10
US News

Bates College

#17
US News
#651
QS World

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