Assumption vs Lasell
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Assumption UniversityWorcester, MACompass Score: Very good · Top 26%B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Lasell UniversityNewton, MACompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Assumption has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 59% at Lasell.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Assumption: $74,895, against $49,705 at Lasell.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 26%
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
A-Academic Excellence: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 13%
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 43%
Value
B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Worcester, MA
Newton, MA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,046
1,527
Sports
NCAA Division II · Northeast 10 Conference
NCAA Division III · Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Admission
Admission rate
83%
81%
Average SAT
Not reported
1100
ACT middle 50%
Not reported
Not reported
Outcomes
Graduation rate
75%
59%
First-year retention
84%
70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$74,895
$49,705
Median debt
$27,000
$26,000
Cost
Average price after aid
$29,498
$27,511
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$19,885
$18,334
$30,001–$48,000
$23,632
$17,631
$48,001–$75,000
$25,471
$25,139
$75,001–$110,000
$25,961
$29,359
Over $110,000
$33,463
$32,947
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Economics $90,662
- Accounting $87,681
- Biology $83,706
- Marketing $75,091
- Public relations $74,900
- Finance $70,304
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations $69,156
- Hospitality management $68,693
- Accounting $68,677
- Marketing $67,400
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.