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Overview |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 4,174 students)
GVSU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 64.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Ashland College than Grand Valley State University ($23,000.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Ashland College ($17,105 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 12.8% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,140 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 107.6% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($18,290 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 45 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
GVSU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Ashland University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,400)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- GVSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU 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/