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Overview |
Ashland College | HBU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $249 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ashland College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 4,174 students)
Ashland College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at HBU than Ashland University ($34,250.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Ashland College ($19,515 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 25.3% lower than costs at Ashland University ($9,130 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Ashland University ($26,908 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 15 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Ashland College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or HBU? 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 HBU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Houston Baptist University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,400)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,250)
- HBU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($249 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/