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Overview |
Ashland College | Kings College | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,143 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,720 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,720 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,960 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,971 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,667 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,633 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,927 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1255 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Ashland College | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 1,932 students)
Ashland College vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Kings College?
- King's College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Kings College than Ashland University ($40,520.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Kings College ($21,971 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 26.1% lower than costs at King's College ($11,960 vs. $15,086)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 69.7% larger than aid received Ashland University ($31,686 vs. $18,667)
Ashland College vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Ashland College .
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Ashland College (80.6%)
Ashland College vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Kings College? 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 Kings College and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Ashland University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/