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Overview |
Asbury University | Union University | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Asbury University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Union University | ||
| 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
- Union University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Union University?
- Union University is 9% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Union University than Asbury University ($35,500.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Union University ($21,506 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 24.4% lower than costs at Union University ($8,636 vs. $10,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Asbury University ($28,520 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 62 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Union University (52.6%)
Asbury University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Union University? 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 Union University and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Union University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,500)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,943)
- Union University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/