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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 4,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,350 | $27,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,350 | $27,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $11,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,389 | $21,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,270 | $18,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,377 | 3,633 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 2,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1020/1255 | ||
| 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 |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 1,518 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Ashland College?
- Saint Mary's College is 81.6% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($50,350.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at St. Mary's College than Ashland University ($50,350.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than St. Mary's College ($21,971 vs. $30,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 15.8% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($11,960 vs. $13,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College as Ashland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 88.9% larger than aid received Ashland University ($35,270 vs. $18,667)
St. Mary's College vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 80 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Ashland College (80.6%)
St. Mary's College vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Ashland University (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/