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Overview |
Louisville | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 4,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $27,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $27,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $21,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $18,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 3,633 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 2,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $271 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Louisville | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 4,143 students)
Louisville vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 119.4% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($27,720.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Louisville than Ashland University ($28,978.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Ashland College ($18,808 vs. $21,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 2.3% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,690 vs. $11,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 42% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($18,667 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 114 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of Louisville (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $4,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,400)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,250)
- Louisville graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($203 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/