Gordon College vs Asbury University

Gordon College and Asbury University, both esteemed Christian liberal arts institutions, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Gordon College, nestled in the historic town of Wenham, Massachusetts, boasts a lower acceptance rate of 67% compared to Asbury University's 84% in Wilmore, Kentucky. While Gordon College's student body is predominantly female, Asbury University has a more balanced gender ratio. In terms of popular majors, Gordon College excels in the fields of Business, Psychology, and Education, while Asbury University is known for its strengths in Music, Religion, and Social Work. With graduation rates of 75% and 68% respectively, both institutions prioritize student success and provide ample resources to support their students' academic journeys. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve deeper into the distinctions between these two exceptional institutions and discover which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Asbury University	Gordon College
Overview
Location	Wilmore, Kentucky	Wenham, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
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%	79.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.4%	77.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1153 - 1370
ACT range	N/A	24 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		24.0%
Students submitting ACT score		8.0%
Total number of applicants	1,126	1,462
Total number of admissions given out	872	1,132
Admitted students who chose to enroll	263	317
Yield rate	30.2%	28.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,483	$40,910
Average net price	$23,604	$25,917
Tuition	$32,084	$25,250
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,882 Meal plan: $3,458	Room/dormitory: $7,480 Meal plan: $4,220
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,921	100.0% Average amount $26,364
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $5,361	68.0% Average amount $7,144
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $13,097	13.0% Average amount $14,683

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,472 Men 40.6% Women 59.4%	1,368 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	248 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%	436 Men 26.4% Women 73.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.5%	8.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,181	1,390
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	Mississippi Connecticut New Hampshire New York New Jersey

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	64.7%	72.1%
Dropout rate	13.8%	27.7%
Transferred out	20.5%	N/A
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,771 Year 2: $46,556 Year 3: $51,827 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,003 Year 2: $27,681 Year 3: $42,021 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,123 Year 2: $35,954 Year 3: $41,684 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,092 Year 2: $31,038 Year 3: $36,135 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,785 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $33,409 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,365 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $32,774 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,486 Year 2: $30,988 Year 3: $32,663 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,082 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $27,417 Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,219 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,587 Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A

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