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Overview |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1250/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Wooster | ||
| 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
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 75.1% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Wooster than Asbury University ($57,050.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Wooster ($21,506 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 56.3% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($8,636 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 70% larger than aid received Asbury University ($42,315 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 136 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Asbury University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Asbury University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $11,700 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,000)
- The College of Wooster and Asbury University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/