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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $271 |
Diversity |
TU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,174 students)
TU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 217.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at TU than Ashland University ($23,240.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Ashland College ($14,443 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 19.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,440 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 60.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($18,290 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 36 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
TU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Ashland University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,400)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,250)
- TU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($183 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/