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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University Western New England University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Bay Path University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $248 |
Diversity |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 6% |
Students |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
JU | Bay Path University | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,465 students)
JU vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Bay Path University?
- Jacksonville University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at JU than Bay Path University ($43,520.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than JU ($18,502 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 24.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,799 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Bay Path University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($31,988 vs. $27,913)
JU vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Jacksonville University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $43,500)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $1,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $24,011)
- JU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($233 vs. $248)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/