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Overview |
Ashland College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ashland College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Ashland University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,231 students)
Ashland College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 136.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Susquahanna than Ashland University ($54,440.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Susquahanna ($20,342 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 30.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,440 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 123.7% larger than aid received Ashland University ($40,914 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Ashland College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Ashland University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/