Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tennessee Louisville IU UC Auburn Alabama WKU Purdue Ohio State Michigan State Virginia Tech NKU| Asbury University | University of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Asbury University | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | uky.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Asbury University | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $11,496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Asbury University | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $235 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Asbury University | Kentucky | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Kentucky?
- Asbury University is 183.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Asbury University than University of Kentucky ($32,578.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Asbury University ($18,693 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 69.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,636 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 76.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($24,888 vs. $14,114)
Asbury University vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 42 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than University of Kentucky (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,500 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,500)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,943)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/