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Overview |
Ashland College | ORU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Ashland College | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $302 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Ashland College | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at ORU than Ashland University ($31,250.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than ORU ($20,342 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 26.4% lower than costs at Ashland University ($9,050 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Oral Roberts University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Ashland University ($23,675 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 36 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or ORU? 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 ORU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Oral Roberts University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $200 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,200)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $2,994 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $29,244)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($271 vs. $302)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/