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Overview |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | CBU | ||
| 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
- Assumption College is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,934 students)
Assumption College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or CBU?
- Assumption College is 31.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Assumption College than Christian Brothers University ($46,680.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Assumption College ($18,612 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 42.5% lower than costs at Assumption College ($10,220 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($32,492 vs. $26,964)
Assumption College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or CBU? 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 CBU and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Christian Brothers University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $7,200 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Assumption College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Assumption College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/