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Overview |
Augustana | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bay Path University?
- Augustana College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Augustana than Bay Path University ($47,766.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Augustana ($18,502 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 8.6% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($11,782 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 25.2% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($34,946 vs. $27,913)
Augustana vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bay Path University (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/