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Overview |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,920 students)
Ashland College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or LHU?
- Ashland University is 198.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Ashland College than Lock Haven University ($23,000.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 10.5% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,350 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($18,290 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 97 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at LHU (3.41)
Ashland College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or LHU? 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 LHU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Lock Haven University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/