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Overview |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 972 students)
Ashland College vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 63.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at CCAD than Ashland University ($37,650.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than CCAD ($20,342 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 4% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,000 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 27.1% larger than aid received Ashland University ($23,246 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Ashland College .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Ashland University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $2,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,100)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/