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Overview |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $249 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Liberty University?
- Ashland University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Ashland College than Liberty University ($23,000.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Liberty University ($20,342 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 8% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,440 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 46.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($18,290 vs. $12,471)
Ashland College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 25 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Liberty University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,250)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($249 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/