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Overview |
Asbury University | WVU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Asbury University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or WVU?
- Asbury University is 248.1% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Asbury University than West Virginia University ($32,578.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Asbury University ($12,202 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 34.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($8,636 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 113% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,888 vs. $11,685)
Asbury University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 23 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or WVU? 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 WVU and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than West Virginia University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,500)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,942 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,943)
- WVU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/