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Overview |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Assumption College | ||
| 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 267.4% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.4% higher at Assumption College than Paine College ($46,680.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Assumption College ($15,877 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 93.8% lower than costs at Assumption College ($7,512 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Assumption College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 176.4% larger than aid received Paine College ($32,492 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or Assumption 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 Assumption College and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Paine College (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $29,400 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $28,400)
- Assumption College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- Assumption College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/