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Overview |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $228 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,465 students)
Bay Path University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Bay Path University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Bay Path University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($35,781.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bay Path University ($17,123 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 32% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,799 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bay Path University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 151.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($27,913 vs. $11,104)
Bay Path University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $7,700 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,500)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,011)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($228 vs. $248)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/