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Overview |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | - | ||
| Admitted | 596 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bay Path University is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 890 students)
Bay Path University vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Wheelock College?
- Bay Path University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Bay Path University than Wheelock College ($35,781.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Wheelock College ($18,502 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 17% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($12,799 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Bay Path University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($27,913 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Bay Path University vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Wheelock College (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,300)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/