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Overview |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bay Path University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 534 students)
Bay Path University vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or UNH Manchester?
- Bay Path University is 136.2% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Bay Path University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($35,781.00 vs. $34,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than UNH Manchester ($18,502 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 16.9% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($12,799 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 256.9% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($27,913 vs. $7,822)
Bay Path University vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $9,800 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/