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Overview |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or WSU?
- Asbury University is 151.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Asbury University than Wayne State University ($32,578.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Asbury University ($15,347 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 31.1% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($8,636 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 134.7% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($24,888 vs. $10,605)
Asbury University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 31 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than WSU (75.3%)
Asbury University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or WSU? 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 WSU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Wayne State University (71% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,500)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,943)
- WSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/