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Overview |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 1,650 students)
Lewis University vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Asbury University?
- Lewis University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Lewis University than Asbury University ($36,320.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Asbury University ($19,184 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 38.4% lower than costs at Lewis University ($8,636 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Asbury University ($26,423 vs. $24,888)
Lewis University vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 50 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Lewis University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $39,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,943)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/