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Overview |
EC | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
EC | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
EC | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
EC | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Ashland College?
- Elmira College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at EC than Ashland University ($35,270.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than EC ($20,342 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 17% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,440 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 48.1% larger than aid received Ashland University ($27,091 vs. $18,290)
EC vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
EC vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and EC.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Elmira College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/