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Overview |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Niagara University?
- Bay Path University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Bay Path University than Niagara University ($35,781.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Bay Path University ($18,165 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 0.8% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($12,700 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($29,898 vs. $27,913)
Bay Path University vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is the same as at Niagara University (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $43,100)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,011 vs. $25,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/