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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Ashland University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or VCU?
- Ashland University is 84.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at VCU than Ashland University ($33,726.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than VCU ($20,342 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 7.3% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,440 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($18,290 vs. $12,583)
Ashland College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 52 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or VCU? 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 VCU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,400)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,250)
- VCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/