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Overview |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,650 students)
Emory vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Asbury University?
- Emory University is 75.3% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Emory than Asbury University ($57,120.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Emory ($21,506 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 97% lower than costs at Emory University ($8,636 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 96.5% larger than aid received Asbury University ($48,914 vs. $24,888)
Emory vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 279 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Emory students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Asbury University (90% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $42,000 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $39,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($17,233 vs. $25,943)
- Emory graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More Emory 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/