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Overview |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bay State College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Bay State College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 91% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Susquahanna than Bay State College ($54,440.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Bay State College ($28,605 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 10.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,500 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Bay State College (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 299.4% larger than aid received Bay State College ($40,914 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Bay State College .
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Bay State College (77% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bay State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/