| CWRU vs. Ashland |
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|---|---|---|
#50 in National Universities #2 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #83 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Ohio Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,608 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$31,210 |
| expensive$53,980 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,400 |
| More$36,077 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$13,920 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,510 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter36.54% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.40% |
| Lower11.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.92% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,475 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,106 |
| Larger6,528 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,977 |
| Larger5,947 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,129 |
| Smaller503 | Online Student Population | Larger877 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,494) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,973) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,350) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,220) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,485 | Number of faculty | 376 |
| Higher$121,016 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,200 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.