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Overview |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,143 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,720 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,720 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,960 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,971 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,667 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,633 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 2,927 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1255 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 2,388 students)
Ashland College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Capital University?
- Capital University is 49% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Capital University than Ashland University ($41,298.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Capital University ($21,971 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 12.4% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,960 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 69.1% larger than aid received Ashland University ($31,567 vs. $18,667)
Ashland College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 88 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Ashland College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is the same as at Capital University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/