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Overview |
Asbury University | JCU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at JCU than Asbury University ($45,490.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than JCU ($21,506 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 52.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($8,636 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Asbury University ($30,415 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 26 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or JCU? 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 JCU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is the same as at John Carroll University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $996 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,939)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/