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Kent State The University of Findlay University of Akron BGSU Marquette University BLC University of Mount Union Miami Capital University ONU Carthage Ohio State| Ashland University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ashland College | WLC | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Ashland University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,086 students)
Ashland College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at WLC than Ashland University ($33,210.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than WLC ($20,342 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 0.5% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,380 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Ashland University ($23,128 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 56 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or WLC? 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 WLC and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Ashland University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,400)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- WLC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/