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Overview |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or ETSU?
- Ashland University is 197.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at Ashland College than East Tennessee State University ($23,000.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Ashland College ($14,350 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 19% lower than costs at Ashland University ($9,613 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 109.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($18,290 vs. $8,739)
Ashland College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 23 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Ashland College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than East Tennessee State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,250)
- ETSU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/