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Overview |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $271 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or KSC?
- Bay Path University is 204.4% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Bay Path University than Keene State College ($35,781.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than KSC ($18,502 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 5.7% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,799 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Bay Path University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 176.8% larger than aid received Keene State College ($27,913 vs. $10,085)
Bay Path University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or KSC? 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 KSC and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Keene State College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $900 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,284 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($24,011 vs. $26,295)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/