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Overview |
Ashland College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Ashland College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 94.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.7% higher at Xavier than Ashland University ($44,770.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Xavier ($20,342 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 20.8% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,440 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Ashland University ($27,897 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 66 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Ashland University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/