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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Kent State The University of Findlay University of Akron BC| Ashland University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ashland College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ashland College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Longwood University?
- Ashland University is 162.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Ashland College than Longwood University ($23,000.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Longwood University ($20,342 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 25.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,440 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 77% larger than aid received Longwood University ($18,290 vs. $10,332)
Ashland College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 60 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Longwood University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,400)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/