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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $271 |
Diversity |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 4,174 students)
WMU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 58.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Ashland College than Western Michigan University ($23,000.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Ashland College ($20,030 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 3% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,102 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 168.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($18,290 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 15 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
WMU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Western Michigan University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,633)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($271 vs. $275)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/