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Overview |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $264 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 3,118 students)
Ashland College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at SPU than Ashland University ($36,504.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than SPU ($20,342 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 26% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,440 vs. $14,409)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University as Seattle Pacific University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Ashland University ($25,359 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 100 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming SPU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or SPU? 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 SPU and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Ashland University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $647 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,250)
- SPU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($264 vs. $271)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/