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Overview |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 820/1020 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $443 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Benedict College | ||
| 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
- Benedict College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Benedict College?
- Asbury University is 123.1% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at Asbury University than Benedict College ($32,578.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Asbury University ($17,845 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 30.8% lower than costs at Asbury University ($6,600 vs. $8,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 105.8% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,888 vs. $12,093)
Asbury University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Asbury University .
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Asbury University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Benedict College (71% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $25,000)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $16,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $42,898)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($268 vs. $443)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/