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Overview |
Ashland College | SU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ashland College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Ashland College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at SU than Ashland University ($33,790.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than SU ($20,342 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 1.9% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,230 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Ashland University ($23,467 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 40 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or SU? 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 SU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Shenandoah University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,400)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- SU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/