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Overview |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,093 students)
Asbury University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or JCSU?
- Asbury University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Asbury University than Johnson C Smith University ($32,578.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Asbury University ($20,045 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 21.6% lower than costs at Asbury University ($7,100 vs. $8,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 92.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($24,888 vs. $12,911)
Asbury University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 305 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 1.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Asbury University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $9,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $30,300)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $6,107 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,943 vs. $32,050)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/