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Overview |
Asbury University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Asbury University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Oakland?
- Asbury University is 125% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Asbury University than Oakland University ($32,578.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Asbury University ($15,161 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 29.6% lower than costs at Oakland University ($8,636 vs. $11,192)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 155.1% larger than aid received Oakland University ($24,888 vs. $9,755)
Asbury University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 31 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Oakland University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,500)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,943)
- Oakland graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/