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Overview |
Assumption College | FDU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Assumption College | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | |||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 12% |
Students |
Assumption College | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or FDU?
- Assumption College is 40.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Assumption College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($46,680.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Assumption College ($16,030 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,562 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($32,492 vs. $30,059)
Assumption College vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or FDU? 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 FDU and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $4,900 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/