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Overview |
Asbury University | MC | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Asbury University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or MC?
- Asbury University is 65.7% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Asbury University than Mississippi College ($32,578.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Asbury University ($20,874 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 36.8% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,636 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($24,888 vs. $16,904)
Asbury University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 5 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MC (3.56)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than MC (40%)
Asbury University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or MC? 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 MC and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Mississippi College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,500)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,943)
- MC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/