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Overview |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $261 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Abilene Christian University than Ashland University ($40,300.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Abilene Christian University ($20,342 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 0.5% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,440 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Ashland University ($26,280 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 47 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Ashland College vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Abilene Christian University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,400)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $925 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,250)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($261 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/