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Overview |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 50%Open | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 35 students)
Assumption College vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Shorter-CAPP?
- Assumption College is 398.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 398.7% higher at Assumption College than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($46,680.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Assumption College ($19,526 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 68.2% lower than costs at Assumption College ($8,655 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 536% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($32,492 vs. $5,109)
Assumption College vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Assumption College vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (67% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Shorter-CAPP graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $49,300)
- Assumption College students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Assumption College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/