Covenant College vs Asbury University

Covenant College and Asbury University, both esteemed Christian liberal arts institutions, offer unique educational experiences. Covenant, nestled in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, boasts a lower acceptance rate (49%) compared to Asbury's (75%) in Wilmore, Kentucky. While Covenant's student body is predominantly White (79%), Asbury's is more diverse, with 68% White, 13% Black, and 10% Hispanic students. Both institutions excel in certain academic areas: Covenant is known for its strong programs in Business and Psychology, while Asbury shines in Music and Education. With similar graduation rates hovering around 65%, both colleges ensure their students receive a well-rounded education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more distinctions and determine which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Asbury University	Covenant College
Overview
Location	Wilmore, Kentucky	Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.4%	88.5%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1070 - 1300
ACT range	N/A	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		34.0%
Students submitting ACT score		45.0%
Total number of applicants	1,126	794
Total number of admissions given out	872	703
Admitted students who chose to enroll	263	266
Yield rate	30.2%	37.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,483	$50,030
Average net price	$23,604	$25,536
Tuition	$32,084	$36,700
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,882 Meal plan: $3,458	$11,300
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,921	99.0% Average amount $25,140
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $5,361	51.0% Average amount $5,496
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $13,097	12.0% Average amount $12,986

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,472 Men 40.6% Women 59.4%	872 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%
Graduate students	248 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%	42 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	63.4%
International students	4.5%	2.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,181	807
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Georgia Florida Indiana	Georgia Tennessee Florida Alabama Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Theology Public Administration and Social Service	Education Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences English Language and Literature Business
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	64.7%	72.9%
Dropout rate	13.8%	5.8%
Transferred out	20.5%	21.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,414 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $65,770 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,010 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $41,187 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,695 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $36,412 Religious/Sacred Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: $32,950 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,674 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: $30,963 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $22,439 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,814 Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,341 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,172 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $34,231 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: N/A Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,478 Year 2: $24,369 Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,105 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A

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