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Overview |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 1,650 students)
Northwestern vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Asbury University?
- Northwestern University is 91.5% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Northwestern than Asbury University ($62,391.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Northwestern ($21,506 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 125.1% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($8,636 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 148% larger than aid received Asbury University ($61,716 vs. $24,888)
Northwestern vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 359 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Asbury University (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $50,300 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $39,500)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $6,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $25,943)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/