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Overview |
UNCSA | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNCSA | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 254% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at UNCSA than Ashland University ($23,731.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Ashland College ($11,251 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 12.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,440 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 68.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($18,290 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 63 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA 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 UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $1,300 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/