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Overview |
IUPUI | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $271 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IUPUI | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 4,174 students)
IUPUI vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 156.4% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at IUPUI than Ashland University ($31,410.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Ashland College ($11,462 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 1.7% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,252 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($18,290 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 31 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
IUPUI vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $8,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($23,090 vs. $26,250)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($238 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/