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Overview |
GWU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
GWU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
GWU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Ashland College?
- Gardner Webb University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at GWU than Ashland University ($31,220.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than GWU ($20,342 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 6.2% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,770 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Ashland University ($24,130 vs. $18,290)
GWU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 68 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
GWU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Gardner Webb University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $40,400)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,250)
- GWU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/