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Overview |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,876 | ||
| 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 | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,876 students)
Assumption College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Edgewood College?
- Assumption College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Assumption College than Edgewood College ($46,680.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Assumption College ($28,189 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 20.1% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,120 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 67.3% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($32,492 vs. $19,418)
Assumption College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Edgewood College (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/