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Overview |
Thomas College | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Thomas College | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Thomas College | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Assumption College than Thomas College ($46,680.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Assumption College ($22,070 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 21.4% lower than costs at Assumption College ($11,998 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as Assumption College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 56.7% larger than aid received Thomas College ($32,492 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Thomas College vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Thomas College (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $41,000)
- Assumption College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Assumption College and Thomas 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/