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Overview |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,650 students)
BSU vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Asbury University?
- Asbury University is 286.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Asbury University than Ball State University ($32,578.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Asbury University ($12,615 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 26.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,636 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 118% larger than aid received Ball State University ($24,888 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 31 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Asbury 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 Asbury University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Ball State University (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,943)
- BSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/