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Overview |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 10% |
Students |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Plymouth?
- Assumption College is 293.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.8% higher at Assumption College than Plymouth State University ($46,680.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Assumption College ($20,321 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 23.3% lower than costs at Assumption College ($11,810 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 249.9% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($32,492 vs. $9,286)
Assumption College vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Plymouth State University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and Assumption College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State 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 Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/