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Overview |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 552 students)
Assumption College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or BBC?
- Assumption College is 57.2% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Assumption College than Clarks Summit University ($46,680.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Assumption College ($16,176 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 99.5% lower than costs at Assumption College ($7,300 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 64.3% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($32,492 vs. $19,782)
Assumption College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than BBC (65.2%)
Assumption College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or BBC? 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 BBC and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Clarks Summit University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $24,000 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/