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Overview |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | AU | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,363 students)
Asbury University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or AU?
- Averett University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at AU than Asbury University ($37,640.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than AU ($21,506 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 31.5% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,636 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Asbury University ($26,246 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 188 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at AU (3.07)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than AU (76%)
Asbury University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or AU? 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 AU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Averett University (71% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,500)
- Averett University students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,943)
- AU 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 AU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/