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Overview |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | MCPHS | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at MCPHS than Bay Path University ($36,060.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than MCPHS ($18,502 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 52.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,799 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Bay Path University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 54.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($27,913 vs. $18,093)
Bay Path University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Bay Path University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $59,200 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/