Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Western New England University Southern New Hampshire University UMass Dartmouth Clarkson College| Bay Path University | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bay Path University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bay Path University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $32,012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | |||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Paul Smith's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 686 students)
Bay Path University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Paul Smith's College?
- Bay Path University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Bay Path University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($35,781.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Paul Smith's College ($18,502 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 21.5% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($12,799 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($27,913 vs. $24,545)
Bay Path University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,700)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($24,011 vs. $25,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/