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Overview |
Assumption College | USW | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | USW | ||
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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 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | USW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 26% |
Students |
Assumption College | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,066 students)
Assumption College vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or USW?
- Assumption College is 174.6% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at Assumption College than University of the Southwest ($46,680.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than Assumption College ($20,533 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 63.4% lower than costs at Assumption College ($8,910 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as University of the Southwest (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 288.4% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($32,492 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at USW (2.63)
Assumption College vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or USW? 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 USW and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than University of the Southwest (67% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $12,100 more per year than USW graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $45,700)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- USW graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/