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Overview |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 357 students)
Assumption College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Wells?
- Assumption College is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Assumption College than Wells College ($46,680.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Assumption College ($20,601 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 1.6% lower than costs at Wells College ($14,562 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Wells College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 15.2% larger than aid received Wells College ($32,492 vs. $28,212)
Assumption College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Wells? 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 Wells and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Wells College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $39,500)
- Wells College and Assumption College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wells College and Assumption College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/