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Overview |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 78.4% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Vanderbilt than Asbury University ($58,130.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Vanderbilt ($21,506 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 130% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($8,636 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 116.7% larger than aid received Asbury University ($53,932 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 397 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Asbury University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Asbury University (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $43,600 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $39,500)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $11,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,943)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/