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Overview |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,427 students)
Bay Path University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Bay Path University is 406.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Bay Path University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($35,781.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Bay Path University ($15,310 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 14.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,799 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than SUNY College at Potsdam (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 140% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($27,913 vs. $11,632)
Bay Path University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $4,400 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,100)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($24,011 vs. $25,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/