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Overview |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,143 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,720 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,720 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,960 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,971 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,667 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,633 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 2,927 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1255 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $270 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 3,479 students)
Ashland College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 91.8% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at Pacific than Ashland University ($53,174.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Pacific ($21,971 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 25.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,960 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Pacific University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 84.9% larger than aid received Ashland University ($34,521 vs. $18,667)
Ashland College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 45 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Ashland College (80.6%)
Ashland College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is the same as at Pacific University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,400)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $94 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($26,156 vs. $26,250)
- Pacific graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($270 vs. $271)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/