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Overview |
OU | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 2,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #531 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $37,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $37,227 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $13,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,126 | $14,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,215 | $32,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
OU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,600 | 966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,881 | 710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
OU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $248 |
Diversity |
OU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
OU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 35% | ||
Campus |
OU | 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 OU based on total student enrollment (2,643 students vs. 1,055 students)
OU vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($37,227.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Bay Path University than Ottawa University Ottawa ($37,227.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than OU ($14,935 vs. $28,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 9.5% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($12,160 vs. $13,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Bay Path University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($32,227 vs. $23,215)
OU vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU 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 OU .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Bay Path University (73.5%)
OU vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $2,900 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,500)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $2,136 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $24,011)
- OU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($226 vs. $248)
- More Bay Path University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/