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Overview |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Asbury University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,942 students)
Asbury University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or AU?
- Asbury University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($33,072.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Asbury University than Anderson University ($33,072.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than AU ($21,375 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 27.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,616 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Asbury University ($25,586 vs. $24,903)
Asbury University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 23 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than AU (52.8%)
Asbury University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or AU? 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 AU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Anderson University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $2,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $919 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,862)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/