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Overview |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $191 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,775 students)
Ashland College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at LGCNHS than Ashland University ($30,408.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than LGCNHS ($20,342 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 4% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,000 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 198.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($18,290 vs. $6,133)
Ashland College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Ashland College .
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Ashland College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Ashland College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $10,900 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,250)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($191 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/