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Overview |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,840 students)
Assumption College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Benedict College?
- Assumption College is 219.7% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.7% higher at Assumption College than Benedict College ($46,680.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Assumption College ($17,845 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 120.6% lower than costs at Assumption College ($6,600 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 168.7% larger than aid received Benedict College ($32,492 vs. $12,093)
Assumption College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Assumption College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Benedict College (67% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $32,800 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $25,000)
- Assumption College students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Assumption College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/