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Overview |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 20% |
Students |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,508 students)
Assumption College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or WWU?
- Assumption College is 76.2% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Assumption College than William Woods University ($46,680.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Assumption College ($23,363 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 39.3% lower than costs at Assumption College ($10,450 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 59% larger than aid received William Woods University ($32,492 vs. $20,431)
Assumption College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than WWU (61.5%)
Assumption College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or WWU? 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 WWU and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than William Woods University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $19,200 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/