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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 99% |
Admission |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $271 |
Diversity |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 4,174 students)
ASU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 442.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Ashland College than Appalachian State University ($23,000.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Ashland College ($13,084 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 1.2% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,440 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Appalachian State University (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 145.7% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($18,290 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 112 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
ASU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Ashland 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 Ashland College and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Ashland University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,400)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,250)
- ASU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/