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Overview |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 4,174 students)
UM-Flint vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 82.3% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at UM-Flint than Ashland University ($24,882.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Ashland College ($10,840 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 7.6% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,628 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than University of Michigan Flint (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 36.6% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($18,290 vs. $13,389)
UM-Flint vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 53 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of Michigan Flint (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $2,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/