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Overview |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | - | ||
| Admitted | 596 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Penn College?
- Bay Path University is 131.6% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Bay Path University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($35,781.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Penn College ($18,502 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 5.5% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($12,130 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 284.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($27,913 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Bay Path University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Penn 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 Penn College and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $900 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,511 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,011)
- Penn College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/