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Overview |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Fitchburg State?
- Bay Path University is 3,588.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.5% higher at Bay Path University than Fitchburg State University ($35,781.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Bay Path University ($15,535 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 5.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,799 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 293.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,913 vs. $7,093)
Bay Path University vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Fitchburg State University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $500 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,500)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,011)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/