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Overview |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 807 students)
Assumption College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Plaza College?
- Assumption College is 259.1% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.1% higher at Assumption College than Plaza College ($46,680.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Assumption College ($17,178 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 108% lower than costs at Assumption College ($7,000 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 376.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($32,492 vs. $6,822)
Assumption College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Plaza College (30%)
Assumption College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Assumption College.
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $30,500 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/