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Overview |
Asbury University | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Franciscan?
- Asbury University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Asbury University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($32,578.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Franciscan ($21,506 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 8.7% lower than costs at Franciscan University of Steubenville ($8,636 vs. $9,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($24,888 vs. $16,779)
Asbury University vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 64 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Asbury University vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Franciscan University of Steubenville earn on average $300 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,500)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,943)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/