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Overview |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $267 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Kent State?
- Ashland University is 86.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Ashland College than Kent State University at Kent ($23,000.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Ashland College ($19,046 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 10.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,440 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 91.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($18,290 vs. $9,539)
Ashland College vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 22 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Ashland College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,250)
- Kent State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($267 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/