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Overview |
Ashland College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Ashland College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,358 students)
Ashland College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 50% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Emory and Henry College than Ashland University ($34,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Emory and Henry College ($20,342 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 20.6% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,440 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 73% larger than aid received Ashland University ($31,643 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 65 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Emory and Henry College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/