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Overview |
Assumption College | CCS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Assumption College | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.19 | ||
| 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Assumption College | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | CCS | ||
| 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,517 students)
Assumption College vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at CCS than Assumption College ($48,030.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than CCS ($28,911 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 64.5% lower than costs at Assumption College ($8,850 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 33.7% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($32,492 vs. $24,307)
Assumption College vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than CCS (49.2%)
Assumption College vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or CCS? 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 CCS and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than College for Creative Studies (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $11,700 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,100)
- College for Creative Studies and Assumption College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- College for Creative Studies and Assumption College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/