Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke BYU GS| Asbury University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Asbury University | WCU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | wcu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Asbury University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $1,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Asbury University | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Asbury University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or WCU?
- Asbury University is 3,157.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 551.6% higher at Asbury University than Western Carolina University ($32,578.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Asbury University ($13,022 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 29.4% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($8,636 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 449.9% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($24,888 vs. $4,526)
Asbury University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 69 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or WCU? 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 WCU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Western Carolina University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $3,933 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $25,943)
- WCU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/