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Overview |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,507 students)
Assumption College vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or SNU?
- Assumption College is 72.9% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Assumption College than Southern Nazarene University ($46,680.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Assumption College ($22,098 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 84.3% lower than costs at Assumption College ($7,900 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 62.9% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($32,492 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SNU (3.3)
Assumption College vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or SNU? 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 SNU and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $5,000 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/