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Overview |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 20% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at WPI than Assumption College ($56,000.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than WPI ($28,911 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 13.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,562 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($32,492 vs. $27,059)
Assumption College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
Assumption College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or WPI? 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 WPI and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Assumption College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $24,900 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $57,800)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Assumption College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Assumption College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Assumption College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/