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Overview |
Ashland College | UC | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,143 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,720 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,720 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,960 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,971 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,667 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Ashland College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,633 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 2,927 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1255 | 1150/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ashland College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ashland College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 4,143 students)
Ashland College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or UC?
- Ashland University is 133.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($27,720.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at UC than Ashland University ($28,904.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Ashland College ($21,511 vs. $21,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 9.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,960 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 127.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($18,667 vs. $8,195)
Ashland College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 120 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming UC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Ashland College (80.6%)
Ashland College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or UC? 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 UC and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $5,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,400)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,250)
- UC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($237 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/