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Overview |
Ashland College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,143 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,720 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,720 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,960 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,971 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,667 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,633 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 2,927 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1255 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Ashland College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 1,003 students)
Ashland College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Ashland University is 102.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($27,720.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Ashland College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($27,720.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Ashland College ($17,015 vs. $21,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 10.3% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,848 vs. $11,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 28.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($18,667 vs. $14,576)
Ashland College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 67 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ashland College (80.6%)
Ashland College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,909)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/