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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Ashland University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $216 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or JMU?
- Ashland University is 199.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at JMU than Ashland University ($24,744.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Ashland College ($18,274 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 5.2% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,440 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 81.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($18,290 vs. $10,081)
Ashland College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 89 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or JMU? 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 JMU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Ashland University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $40,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,351 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,250)
- JMU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($216 vs. $271)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/