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Overview |
Bay Path University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,643 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,227 | $38,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,227 | $38,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,316 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,935 | $31,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,227 | $24,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 966 | 2,117 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 1,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 88.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 17.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,643 students vs. 1,354 students)
Bay Path University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $37,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Nichols than Bay Path University ($38,825.00 vs. $37,227.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Nichols ($14,935 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 12.3% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,316 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Bay Path University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Nichols College ($32,227 vs. $24,720)
Bay Path University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Bay Path University (73.5%)
Bay Path University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Nichols College (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/