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Overview |
SCSU | Assumption College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
SCSU | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
SCSU | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,059 students)
SCSU vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 621.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at Assumption College than Southern Connecticut State University ($46,680.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Assumption College ($18,712 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Assumption College ($14,076 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 344.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($32,492 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
SCSU vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $12,000 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/