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Overview |
Assumption College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 227 students)
Assumption College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Centra College?
- Assumption College is 405.2% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 405.2% higher at Assumption College than Centra College ($46,680.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than Assumption College ($28,418 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 54.8% lower than costs at Assumption College ($9,406 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 400.3% larger than aid received Centra College ($32,492 vs. $6,495)
Assumption College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Centra College (40%)
Assumption College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Centra 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 Centra College and Assumption College.
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/