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Overview |
Asbury University | PC | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | PC | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,136 students)
Asbury University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at PC than Asbury University ($40,200.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Asbury University ($20,058 vs. $21,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 32.2% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,616 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 49.5% larger than aid received Asbury University ($37,241 vs. $24,903)
Asbury University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 19 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Asbury University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or PC? 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 PC and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Presbyterian College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $165 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,108)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/