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Overview |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Davidson College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Davidson?
- Davidson College is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Davidson than Asbury University ($56,550.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Davidson ($21,506 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 82.4% lower than costs at Davidson College ($8,636 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 86.8% larger than aid received Asbury University ($46,496 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 254 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Asbury University vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Asbury University (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $24,000 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $39,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $8,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,943)
- Davidson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/