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Overview |
Asbury University | EC | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Asbury University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | EC | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 657 students)
Asbury University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or EC?
- Elmira College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at EC than Asbury University ($36,152.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than EC ($21,375 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 45.5% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,616 vs. $13,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 6% larger than aid received Asbury University ($26,386 vs. $24,903)
Asbury University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Asbury University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or EC? 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 EC and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Elmira College (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/