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Overview |
Asbury University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Lipscomb than Asbury University ($34,304.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Lipscomb ($21,506 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 62.5% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($8,636 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 2% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($24,888 vs. $24,404)
Asbury University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 75 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Asbury University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Lipscomb University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,500)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,943)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/