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Overview |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1270/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Denison?
- Denison University is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Denison than Asbury University ($60,000.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Denison ($21,506 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 66.7% lower than costs at Denison University ($8,636 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Asbury University ($36,497 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Denison (22%)
Asbury University vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Denison? 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 Denison and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Asbury University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,000)
- Denison University and Asbury University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/