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Overview |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 1,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,552 | $25,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,552 | $25,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,146 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,072 | $21,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,759 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,694 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 4,062 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 1,694 students)
Assumption College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Wilson College?
- Assumption College is 87.1% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($48,552.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at Assumption College than Wilson College ($48,552.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Assumption College ($21,567 vs. $29,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 24.5% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,162 vs. $15,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 88.7% larger than aid received Wilson College ($32,759 vs. $17,358)
Assumption College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Assumption College (86.5%)
Assumption College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Wilson College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $23,100 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/