| Springfield vs. Bay Path |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#10 in Federal Region I Universities #24 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #42 in Federal Region I Universities #48 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,974 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,302 |
| expensive$33,722 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,162 |
| More$28,138 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,768 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,230 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT- |
| Tighter71.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.20% |
| Favorable18.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.58% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,599 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,605 |
| Larger1,763 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,177 |
| Smaller836 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,428 |
| Smaller14 | Online Student Population | Larger1,874 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,984) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 358 | Number of faculty | 540 |
| Lower$74,061 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,912 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.