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Overview |
Bay Path University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Bay Path University ($37,896.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,502 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 46.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,799 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($27,913 vs. $25,979)
Bay Path University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Bay Path University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,100)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,889 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,011 vs. $26,900)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/