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Overview |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 10% |
Students |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,122 students)
Assumption College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or CSE?
- Assumption College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Assumption College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($46,680.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Assumption College ($21,689 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 14.3% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,744 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 8.7% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($32,492 vs. $29,905)
Assumption College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than CSE (71.9%)
Assumption College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or CSE? 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 CSE and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $12,300 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/