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Overview |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Bay Path University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bay Path University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Bay Path University?
- Hood College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Hood than Bay Path University ($43,800.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Hood ($18,502 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 6.3% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,799 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 22% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($34,047 vs. $27,913)
Hood vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Hood vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Bay Path University? 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 Bay Path University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Bay Path University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/