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Overview |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at MHC than Assumption College ($58,280.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than MHC ($28,911 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 18% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,562 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 21% larger than aid received Assumption College ($39,304 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than MHC (39.8%)
Assumption College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or MHC? 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 MHC and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Assumption College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $7,800 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/