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Overview |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bay Path University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,420 students)
Bay Path University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at CHC than Bay Path University ($38,950.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than CHC ($18,502 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 6.7% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($12,000 vs. $12,799)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University as Chestnut Hill College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($29,288 vs. $27,913)
Bay Path University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or CHC? 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 CHC and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($24,011 vs. $26,481)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Bay Path University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/