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Overview |
Asbury University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | |||
| 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 | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Wake Forest than Asbury University ($61,012.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Wake Forest ($21,506 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 92.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,636 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 117.9% larger than aid received Asbury University ($54,233 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Asbury University .
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Asbury University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Asbury University (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,700 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,943)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/