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Overview |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $215 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,704 students)
Ashland College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or UVa-Wise?
- Ashland University is 280.8% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at UVa-Wise than Ashland University ($25,419.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Ashland College ($9,923 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 4.2% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,440 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 27.9% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($18,290 vs. $14,299)
Ashland College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 103 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $1,700 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,400)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $5,423 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $26,250)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($215 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/