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Overview |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 980/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Southern Adventist University?
- Asbury University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Asbury University than Southern Adventist University ($32,578.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Southern Adventist University ($21,506 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 3.7% lower than costs at Asbury University ($8,330 vs. $8,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 77.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($24,888 vs. $14,000)
Asbury University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Asbury University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Southern Adventist University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,500)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University 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/