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Overview |
Bay Path University | NCU | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Bay Path University | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 699 students)
Bay Path University vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or NCU?
- Bay Path University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Bay Path University than Northwest Christian University ($35,781.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than NCU ($18,502 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 22.1% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($10,480 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Bay Path University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($27,913 vs. $20,642)
Bay Path University vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than NCU (66.8%)
Bay Path University vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or NCU? 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 NCU and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Bay Path University (100% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,500)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $24,011)
- NCU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/