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Overview |
Assumption College | CU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 16% |
Students |
Assumption College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or CU?
- Assumption College is 85.2% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at Assumption College than Cumberland University ($46,680.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Assumption College ($18,528 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 62% lower than costs at Assumption College ($8,990 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($32,492 vs. $22,145)
Assumption College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CU (3.3)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than CU (66.2%)
Assumption College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or CU? 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 CU and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Cumberland University (67% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $17,900 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/