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Overview |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Penn College?
- Assumption College is 202.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Assumption College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($46,680.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Assumption College ($23,030 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 20% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,130 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 347.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,492 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Assumption College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Penn 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 Penn College and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/