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Overview |
Ashland College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Ashland College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 3,059 students)
Ashland College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at University of Charleston than Ashland University ($31,400.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than University of Charleston ($20,342 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 12.2% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,200 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 22.6% larger than aid received Ashland University ($22,422 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 51 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Ashland College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of Charleston (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,250)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/