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Overview |
Assumption College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Assumption College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
Assumption College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,093 students)
Assumption College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or JCSU?
- Assumption College is 167.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.1% higher at Assumption College than Johnson C Smith University ($46,680.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Assumption College ($20,045 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 105.1% lower than costs at Assumption College ($7,100 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 151.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($32,492 vs. $12,911)
Assumption College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Assumption College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $27,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $30,300)
- Assumption College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Assumption College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/