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Overview |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Plymouth?
- Bay Path University is 201.4% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Bay Path University than Plymouth State University ($35,781.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Plymouth ($18,502 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($11,810 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Bay Path University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 200.6% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($27,913 vs. $9,286)
Bay Path University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Plymouth State University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,200)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/