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Overview |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1110/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $235 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | UNCG | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or UNCG?
- Asbury University is 636.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Asbury University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($32,578.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Asbury University ($10,979 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 14.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($8,636 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 201.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($24,888 vs. $8,257)
Asbury University vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 66 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $3,206 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,943)
- UNCG 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 UNCG students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/