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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $271 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 4,174 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 65.2% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at UM-Dearborn than Ashland University ($29,184.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Ashland College ($12,444 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 26.4% lower than costs at Ashland University ($9,048 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than University of Michigan Dearborn (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 70% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($18,290 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 60 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $12,400 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $40,400)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,250)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($266 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/