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Overview |
Ashland College | JCU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,922 students)
Ashland College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at JCU than Ashland University ($45,490.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than JCU ($20,342 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 15.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,440 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Ashland University ($30,415 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 82 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or JCU? 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 JCU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Ashland University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $689 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,939)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More JCU 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/