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Wilmore, KY · Columbia, KY
| Asbury University | Lindsey Wilson University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,401/yr | $15,070/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,455/yr | $14,745/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,028 | $16,784 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,280/yr | $10,966/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,724/yr | $16,066/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,296/yr | $17,208/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,958/yr | $18,182/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $255/mo | $178/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,804/yr | $10,178/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,000/yr | $13,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0.2% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,472/yr | $5,243/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $47,459/yr | $40,879/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,640/yr | $27,808/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,640/yr | $27,808/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 52% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 63% | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 1,550 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 993 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 358 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 36% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Required | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 44% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,368/yr | $41,129/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,611–$60,619 | $24,160–$55,997 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 27% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 100% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $35,563/yr | $34,861/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 53% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 40% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,185/yr | $39,265/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Communication & Journalism 16% · Education 9% | Public Administration & Social Service 37% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 37% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 9% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $68,133/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $66,800/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6% | 2.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,420 | 1,585 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 311 | 2,471 |
| Average professor pay | $7,374/mo | $6,512/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $55,322 | $25,540 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Columbia, KY |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1890 | 1903 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.3% | 10% |
| Men | 38% | 43% |
| Women | 62% | 57% |
| White students | 76% | 65% |
| Black students | 3.7% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.6% | 0.1% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 24% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 4.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 16% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,617/yr | $3,762/yr |
| Endowment | $78.1M | $42.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,120 | 1,167 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,972/yr | $3,626/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,644/yr | $6,352/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 291 | 779 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $6.8M |
| Athletics budget | $2.4M | $12.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.4M | $12.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $19,302 | $75,463 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.