Bates College is the more selective of the two, admitting 13.3% of applicants versus 18.6% at Vassar College. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $12,567 per year at Bates College versus $10,234 at Vassar College. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1410–1490 at Bates College and 1450–1540 at Vassar College.
| Metric | Bates College | Vassar College |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 13.3% | 18.6% |
| Early acceptance rate | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1410–1490 | 1450–1540 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.88 | 3.9 |
| Yield rate | 36.0% | 29.0% |
| Class size | 500 | 665 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $12,567 | $10,234 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $52,567 | $50,234 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Bates College admits 13.3% of applicants, compared with 18.6% at Vassar College, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $12,567 per year at Bates College and $10,234 at Vassar College, so Vassar College is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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