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Overview |
Asbury University | CBU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Asbury University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,942 students)
Asbury University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at CBU than Asbury University ($37,300.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Asbury University ($17,068 vs. $21,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 11.6% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,616 vs. $10,731)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Asbury University ($29,076 vs. $24,903)
Asbury University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 4 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Asbury University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or CBU? 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 CBU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Christian Brothers University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/