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Overview |
Ashland College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ashland College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Wilkes than Ashland University ($39,134.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Wilkes ($20,342 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 38.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,440 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 61% larger than aid received Ashland University ($29,441 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 8 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Wilkes University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $40,400)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Wilkes 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/