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Overview |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 19% |
Students |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | SHMS | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 338 students)
Assumption College vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or SHMS?
- Assumption College is 110.7% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Assumption College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($46,680.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 24.8% lower than costs at Assumption College ($11,665 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($32,492 vs. $0)
Assumption College vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Assumption College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/