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Howard Morehouse Georgia State CAU Georgia Kent State The University of Findlay NCAT KSU University of Akron BGSU Florida A&M| Spelman College | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1073/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Ashland College?
- Spelman College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Spelman than Ashland University ($25,880.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Spelman ($20,342 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 36.9% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,440 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Spelman College ($18,290 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 30 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Ashland University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/