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Western New England University Southern New Hampshire University UMass Dartmouth| Capitol College | Bay Path University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $248 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Bay Path University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bay Path University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Bay Path University than Capitol College ($35,781.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Capitol College ($18,502 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 0.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,799 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($27,913 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Bay Path 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 Bay Path University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Capitol College (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $26,600 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $1,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,011 vs. $25,736)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/