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Overview |
Ashland College | SVU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Ashland College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $244 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,053 students)
Ashland College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or SVU?
- Ashland University is 22% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Ashland College than Southern Virginia University ($23,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than SVU ($20,342 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 25% lower than costs at Ashland University ($9,150 vs. $11,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University as Southern Virginia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 123.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($18,290 vs. $8,188)
Ashland College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 4 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Ashland College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or SVU? 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 SVU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Southern Virginia University (61% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,250)
- SVU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($244 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/