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Overview |
Ashland College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,143 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,720 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,720 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,960 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,971 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,667 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,633 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 2,927 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1255 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ashland College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 4,143 students)
Ashland College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 89.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Ashland University ($52,598.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Widener University-Main Campus ($21,971 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 29.8% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($11,960 vs. $15,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University as Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 100.7% larger than aid received Ashland University ($37,458 vs. $18,667)
Ashland College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 13 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Ashland College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Ashland College (80.6%)
Ashland College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $19,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/