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Overview |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Bay Path University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,465 students)
Spelman vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Bay Path University than Spelman College ($35,781.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Spelman ($18,502 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 22.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,799 vs. $15,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College as Bay Path University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 162.6% larger than aid received Spelman College ($27,913 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Bay Path University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($24,011 vs. $27,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Bay Path University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/