Alderson-Broaddus vs Lindsey Wilson College

Alderson Broaddus University and Lindsey Wilson College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Alderson Broaddus, nestled in the scenic hills of West Virginia, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community feel. In contrast, Lindsey Wilson, located in the vibrant city of Columbia, Kentucky, offers a larger and more diverse student population. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, their acceptance rates differ significantly, with Alderson Broaddus being slightly more selective. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Alderson Broaddus University	Lindsey Wilson College
Overview
Location	Philippi, West Virginia	Columbia, Kentucky
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
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	52.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	66.5%	Open Admission
Application fees		$35
SAT range	900 - 1110	N/A
ACT range	18 - 23	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	10.0%
Total number of applicants	1,736
Total number of admissions given out	1,155
Admitted students who chose to enroll	262
Yield rate	22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,431	$42,961
Average net price	$20,845	$16,316
Tuition	$29,720	$25,440
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,930 Meal plan: $4,930	Room/dormitory: $3,450 Meal plan: $6,045
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,090	100.0% Average amount $21,811
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $7,833	80.0% Average amount $4,540
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,910	4.0% Average amount $3,994

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	750 Men 59.5% Women 40.5%	1,764 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%
Graduate students	78 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	854 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	73.2%	N/A
International students	7.7%	7.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,027	1,167
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	West Virginia Maryland Ohio Virginia Florida	Tennessee Alabama Georgia Indiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Psychology Health Professions Education Liberal Arts Business
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.8%	40.2%
Dropout rate	68.2%	58.4%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,041 Year 2: $104,033 Year 3: $114,252 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,507 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $65,622 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,436 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,606 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,028 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,324 Year 2: $22,999 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,802 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,004 Year 2: $54,359 Year 3: $49,846 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,958 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $39,657 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $35,861 Year 2: $37,167 Year 3: $38,374 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,467 Year 2: $26,482 Year 3: $33,424 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,414 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $31,998 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,837 Year 2: $26,256 Year 3: $30,677

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