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Overview |
Assumption College | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.2 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Assumption College | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Beacon 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 501 students)
Assumption College vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Beacon College?
- Assumption College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Beacon College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Assumption College than Beacon College ($46,680.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Beacon College ($28,911 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 2.3% lower than costs at Assumption College ($14,234 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Beacon College ($32,492 vs. $20,933)
Assumption College vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Assumption College vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Assumption College (82% vs. 67%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College 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 Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/