University of Pikeville (UPike) vs Lindsey Wilson College

University of Pikeville and Lindsey Wilson College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. University of Pikeville, nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a diverse student body from various backgrounds. Lindsey Wilson College, located in the vibrant city of Columbia, Kentucky, maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. While both institutions excel in various academic disciplines, University of Pikeville is renowned for its nursing and health sciences programs, while Lindsey Wilson College shines in business and education. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, tuition fees, and available financial aid options, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Lindsey Wilson College	University of Pikeville
Overview
Location	Columbia, Kentucky	Pikeville, Kentucky
Campus setting	Town: Remote	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	55.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	100.0%
Application fees	$35	$50
SAT range	N/A	880 - 1060
ACT range	N/A	18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		9.0%
Students submitting ACT score		89.0%
Total number of applicants		2,299
Total number of admissions given out		2,299
Admitted students who chose to enroll		279
Yield rate		12.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,961	$35,890
Average net price	$16,316	$13,987
Tuition	$25,440	$22,500
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,450 Meal plan: $6,045	$8,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,811	98.0% Average amount $19,952
Students receiving federal student loan	80.0% Average amount $4,540	92.0% Average amount $5,946
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $3,994	4.0% Average amount $10,525

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,764 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	1,369 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%
Graduate students	854 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%	900 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	7.9%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,167	599
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Tennessee Alabama Georgia Indiana	Georgia Ohio Tennessee Virginia

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.2%	31.0%
Dropout rate	58.4%	26.8%
Transferred out	N/A	41.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $54,249 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $106,139 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $61,075 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $57,773 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,387 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $38,680 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,516 Year 2: $29,322 Year 3: $37,056 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,776 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $32,503 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,819 Year 2: $22,880 Year 3: $24,758 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: N/A Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,088 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,579 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,267 Year 3: N/A

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