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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Assumption College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Assumption College than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($46,680.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Assumption College ($17,358 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 28.3% lower than costs at Assumption College ($11,350 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Assumption College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($32,492 vs. $26,438)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $25,500 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,999 vs. $27,000)
- Assumption College and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/