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Overview |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Purdue?
- Asbury University is 235.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Asbury University than Purdue University Main Campus ($32,578.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Asbury University ($12,576 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 16.1% lower than costs at Purdue University Main Campus ($8,636 vs. $10,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 178.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($24,888 vs. $8,950)
Asbury University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 130 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Asbury University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $21,700 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $39,500)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,943)
- Purdue graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Purdue 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/