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Overview |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Ship?
- Ashland University is 140.3% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.9% higher at Ashland College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,000.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Ship ($20,342 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 0.9% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,440 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 140.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($18,290 vs. $7,593)
Ashland College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 66 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Ship? 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 Ship and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,400)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Ship graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/