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Overview |
Bay Path University | JC | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Bay Path University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | JC | ||
| 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,242 students)
Bay Path University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or JC?
- Bay Path University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Bay Path University than Jamestown College ($35,781.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than JC ($18,502 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 49.5% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($8,560 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 64% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($27,913 vs. $17,022)
Bay Path University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or JC? 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 JC and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Jamestown College (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $1,989 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($24,011 vs. $26,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/