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Overview |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $148 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,425 students)
Assumption College vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or GSC?
- Assumption College is 519.4% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 425.7% higher at Assumption College than Granite State College ($46,680.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Assumption College ($11,850 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 48.2% lower than costs at Assumption College ($9,828 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Granite State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 511% larger than aid received Granite State College ($32,492 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Assumption College .
Assumption College vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or GSC? 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 GSC and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Granite State College (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $21,300 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/