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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Bay Path University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at WPI than Bay Path University ($56,000.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than WPI ($18,502 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 29.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,799 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($27,913 vs. $27,059)
Bay Path University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
Bay Path University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or WPI? 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 WPI and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Bay Path University (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $39,200 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/