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Overview |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,143 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,720 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,720 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,960 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,971 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,667 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,633 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 2,927 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1255 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 1,560 students)
Ashland College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or VMI?
- Ashland University is 175.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($27,720.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at VMI than Ashland University ($40,778.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Ashland College ($17,229 vs. $21,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 8.8% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,990 vs. $11,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($18,667 vs. $13,735)
Ashland College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 94 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Ashland College (80.6%)
Ashland College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or VMI? 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 VMI and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Ashland University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $21,700 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $40,400)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- VMI graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/