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Overview |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bay Path University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,354 students)
Bay Path University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Bay Path University ($43,000.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($18,502 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 0.8% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,799 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($35,641 vs. $27,913)
Bay Path University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,000)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/