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Overview |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,130 students)
Ashland College vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at University of Mount Union than Ashland University ($33,400.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than University of Mount Union ($20,342 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 2.1% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,200 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 22.8% larger than aid received Ashland University ($22,459 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 33 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Ashland University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $7,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/