Palm Beach Atlantic University vs Asbury University

Palm Beach Atlantic University and Asbury University, while both rooted in Christian values and offering a strong liberal arts education, present distinct experiences for prospective students. Palm Beach Atlantic, located in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida, boasts a diverse student body and a vibrant campus life, while Asbury, nestled in the charming town of Wilmore, Kentucky, offers a more intimate and close-knit community. With acceptance rates of 68% and 84% respectively, both universities welcome a significant number of applicants each year. Dive into our comprehensive comparison table to explore further differences in popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Asbury University	Palm Beach Atlantic University
Overview
Location	Wilmore, Kentucky	West Palm Beach, Florida
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Midsize
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%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.4%	89.9%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1240
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		77.0%
Students submitting ACT score		31.0%
Total number of applicants	1,126	1,923
Total number of admissions given out	872	1,728
Admitted students who chose to enroll	263	505
Yield rate	30.2%	29.2%
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	$53,668
Average net price	$23,604	$27,881
Tuition	$32,084	$33,538
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,882 Meal plan: $3,458	Room/dormitory: $5,872 Meal plan: $5,256
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,921	99.0% Average amount $23,465
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $5,361	51.0% Average amount $5,286
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $13,097	6.0% Average amount $14,922

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,472 Men 40.6% Women 59.4%	2,837 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	248 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%	850 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	52.3%
International students	4.5%	4.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,181	1,228
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	Florida New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Theology Public Administration and Social Service	Health Professions Business Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
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%	60.8%
Dropout rate	13.8%	36.5%
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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $95,539 Year 2: $113,354 Year 3: $121,395 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,430 Year 2: $60,689 Year 3: $57,694 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,359 Year 2: $54,996 Year 3: $55,997 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $45,575 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,914 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,523 Year 3: $40,886 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,875 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $40,718 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,924 Year 2: $40,392 Year 3: $40,381 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,527 Year 2: $36,151 Year 3: $36,801 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,547 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $36,792

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