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Overview |
Valpo | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Valpo | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Ashland College?
- Valparaiso University is 88.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Valpo than Ashland University ($43,400.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Valpo ($20,342 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 15.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,440 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 89.8% larger than aid received Ashland University ($34,706 vs. $18,290)
Valpo vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 114 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Valpo vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Ashland University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/