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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU Kent State The University of Findlay USF Main Campus University of Akron BGSU Lynn University| Jacksonville University | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $271 |
Diversity |
JU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Ashland University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Ashland College?
- Jacksonville University is 89.2% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at JU than Ashland University ($43,520.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than JU ($20,342 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 39.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,440 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 74.9% larger than aid received Ashland University ($31,988 vs. $18,290)
JU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Jacksonville University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $40,400)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,250)
- JU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($233 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/