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Overview |
Ashland College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ashland College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,826 students)
Ashland College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Roanoke College than Ashland University ($33,510.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Roanoke College ($20,342 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 34.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,440 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Ashland University ($36,176 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 47 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Ashland University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/