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Overview |
Asbury University | SU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Asbury University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1120/1355 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Asbury University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,483 students)
Asbury University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at SU than Asbury University ($48,450.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than SU ($21,506 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 42.4% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($8,636 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 23% larger than aid received Asbury University ($30,609 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 67 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SU (3.5)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than SU (44.8%)
Asbury University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or SU? 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 SU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Asbury University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,893)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/