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Overview |
Assumption College | CHC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Assumption College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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 | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Assumption College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,420 students)
Assumption College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or CHC?
- Assumption College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Assumption College than Chestnut Hill College ($46,680.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Assumption College ($25,357 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 21.4% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,000 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 10.9% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($32,492 vs. $29,288)
Assumption College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or CHC? 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 CHC and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $12,500 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/