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Overview |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 172 students)
Assumption College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or PAFA?
- Assumption College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Assumption College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($46,680.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than PAFA ($28,911 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 20.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,562 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 102% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($32,492 vs. $16,087)
Assumption College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Assumption College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Assumption College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $35,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/