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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Bay Path University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $248 |
Diversity |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TU | Bay Path University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,465 students)
TU vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 394.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Bay Path University than Towson University ($35,781.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Bay Path University ($14,443 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 6.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,799 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than Towson University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 144.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($27,913 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
TU vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Towson University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,261 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,011)
- TU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($183 vs. $248)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/