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Overview |
Ashland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Ashland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,481 students)
Ashland College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Ashland University is 193.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Ashland College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($23,000.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Ashland College ($9,529 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 2.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,440 vs. $11,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 107.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($18,290 vs. $8,830)
Ashland College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 63 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Ashland College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (61% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,250)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/