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Overview |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Assumption College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,059 students)
WestConn vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 622.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at Assumption College than Western Connecticut State University ($46,680.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Assumption College ($15,862 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 0% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,562 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 258.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($32,492 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
WestConn vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Assumption 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 Assumption College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $10,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/