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Overview |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,775 students)
Assumption College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or LGCNHS?
- Assumption College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Assumption College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($46,680.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than LGCNHS ($28,911 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 32.4% lower than costs at Assumption College ($11,000 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 429.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($32,492 vs. $6,133)
Assumption College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Assumption College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Assumption College.
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $6,500 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/