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Overview |
Bay Path University | SAU | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Bay Path University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,396 students)
Bay Path University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or SAU?
- Bay Path University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Bay Path University than Spring Arbor University ($35,781.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than SAU ($18,502 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 20.2% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($10,652 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Bay Path University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 35% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($27,913 vs. $20,677)
Bay Path University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than SAU (47.3%)
Bay Path University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or SAU? 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 SAU and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Spring Arbor University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $900 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,600)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $32 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($24,011 vs. $24,043)
- Spring Arbor University and Bay Path University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($248 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/