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Overview |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $271 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Ashland College | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 4,174 students)
DePaul vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Ashland College?
- DePaul University is 83.4% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at DePaul than Ashland University ($42,189.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than DePaul ($20,342 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 40.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,440 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Ashland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Ashland University ($26,004 vs. $18,290)
DePaul vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Ashland University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,250)
- DePaul graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($241 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/