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Overview |
Assumption College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | |||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Assumption College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Wheaton College | ||
| 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,667 students)
Assumption College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 28% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Wheaton College than Assumption College ($59,750.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Wheaton College ($28,911 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 1.6% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($14,562 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Assumption College ($41,665 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Assumption College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Assumption College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Assumption College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/