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Overview |
Ashland College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Tennessee?
- Ashland University is 103% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Tennessee than Ashland University ($29,522.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Tennessee ($20,342 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 6.2% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,440 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than The University of Tennessee (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 72.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($18,290 vs. $10,593)
Ashland College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 169 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Ashland College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Ashland University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $15,900 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,400)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,250)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($206 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/