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Overview |
USJ | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
USJ | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
USJ | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
USJ | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Bay Path University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at USJ than Bay Path University ($42,050.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than USJ ($18,502 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,799 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 1.4% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($28,311 vs. $27,913)
USJ vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $7,700 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More USJ 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/