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Overview |
Ashland College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Gannon University than Ashland University ($35,620.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Gannon University ($20,342 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 34.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,440 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Ashland University ($26,172 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 10 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Ashland College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Ashland University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/