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Overview |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,967 students)
Assumption College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Wooster than Assumption College ($57,050.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Wooster ($28,911 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 7.9% lower than costs at Assumption College ($13,500 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 30.2% larger than aid received Assumption College ($42,315 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Assumption College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Assumption College (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster 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 Wooster students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/