College comparison

Bates vs Richmond

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bates Lewiston, ME	Richmond University of Richmond, VA
Acceptance rateBates College is more selective	13%	22%
SAT (25–75)	1420–1530	1410–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,760	2,980
Avg net price	$29,351	$31,309
Median earnings (10 yr)Richmond reports higher median earnings	$69,498	$76,178
Graduation rate	90%	85%
Median debt	$14,275	$21,000
Economic mobility	0.8%	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Bates College or University of Richmond harder to get into?

Bates College is more selective: Bates College's acceptance rate is approximately 13% and University of Richmond's is approximately 22% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bates College vs University of Richmond?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1420–1530 at Bates College and 1410–1530 at University of Richmond. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.