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Overview |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,490 students)
Bay Path University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than Bay Path University ($44,930.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Randolph-Macon ($18,502 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 5.6% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,799 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($30,787 vs. $27,913)
Bay Path University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Randolph Macon College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/