Asbury vs Southwest Baptist
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Asbury UniversityWilmore, KYCompass Score: Very good · Top 33%B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, MOCompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Asbury has the higher graduation rate: 65% against 55% at Southwest Baptist.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Asbury has the lower price after aid: $18,455 a year, against $21,978 at Southwest Baptist.
- Median debt is lower at Southwest Baptist: $20,957, against $24,028 at Asbury.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 33%
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 24%
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 47%
Value
C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Wilmore, KY
Bolivar, MO
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,942
2,155
Sports
NCAA Division III
NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference
Admission
Admission rate
63%
68%
Average SAT
Not reported
1088
ACT middle 50%
Not reported
17–26
Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
55%
First-year retention
83%
65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,368
$43,112
Median debt
$24,028
$20,957
Cost
Average price after aid
About $21,000
About $22,000
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
About $18,000
About $22,000
$30,001–$48,000
About $18,000
About $18,000
$48,001–$75,000
About $19,000
About $20,000
$75,001–$110,000
About $21,000
About $22,000
Over $110,000
About $26,000
About $24,000
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Broadcasting $46,016
- Teacher education $40,890
- Nursing $78,525
- Computer science $62,016
- Kinesiology and exercise science $58,770
- Business administration $56,182
- Psychology $43,058
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.