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Overview |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 42% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $77 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Duke?
- Duke University is 85.5% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Duke than Asbury University ($60,435.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Duke ($21,506 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 92.8% lower than costs at Duke University ($8,636 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Duke University (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 130.8% larger than aid received Asbury University ($57,444 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 349 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Duke students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Duke (6.3%)
Asbury University vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Duke? 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 Duke and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Asbury University (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $69,400 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $39,500)
- Duke University students graduate with a $18,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $25,943)
- Duke graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($77 vs. $268)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/