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Overview |
Asbury University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 363 students)
Asbury University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Asbury University is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Asbury University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($32,578.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Asbury University ($19,505 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 41.9% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($8,636 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 142.4% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($24,888 vs. $10,269)
Asbury University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 158 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $15,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,818)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/