Asbury vs Lynchburg: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Asbury runs $6,744 less per year; Asbury graduates 8 points more of its students.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean Asbury if…
- The number on the bill matters: Asbury lists $6,744 less per year in tuition and housing than Lynchburg, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Asbury graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than Lynchburg.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Asbury is $2,972 lower than at Lynchburg.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Asbury admits 63% of applicants.
Lean Lynchburg if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Lynchburg graduates earn about $14,012 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 2 camps at Lynchburg against 1 at Asbury.
- Your transcript is a strength: Lynchburg admits 43% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | Asbury | Lynchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $33,640 — Asbury leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $36,750 |
| Room & board | $9,616 — Asbury leads on this measure: lower room & board | $13,250 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $43,256 — Asbury leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $50,000 |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | Asbury | Lynchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% — Asbury leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 57% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $42,368/yr | $56,380/yr — Lynchburg leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,028 — Asbury leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $27,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 57% | 48% — Lynchburg leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | Asbury | Lynchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 63% | 43% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,942 | 2,592 |
| Where it is | Wilmore, KY | Lynchburg, VA |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | Asbury | Lynchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CCS | ODAC |
| Head coach | Ally Moore | Dawn Simmons |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | Asbury | Lynchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | 2 listed (2 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
Asbury
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Softball Skills Camps11/21/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $55
Lynchburg
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Softball Prospect Camp | January 9thJanuary 9th, 2027 · 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
- Softball Youth Camp | JanuaryJanuary 9th, 2027 · 3rd - 7th Grade as of Fall 2026
Asbury vs Lynchburg: common questions
- Is Asbury or Lynchburg cheaper?
- On published price, Asbury is cheaper — about $43,256 a year in tuition and housing, against $50,000 at Lynchburg. That is sticker price; athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off it, so ask both coaches what an actual offer would look like.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Asbury or Lynchburg?
- Asbury, at 65% against 57% at Lynchburg (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Asbury and Lynchburg offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- Do Asbury and Lynchburg run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 1 at Asbury and 2 at Lynchburg. A program's own camp is usually the fastest way to be evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
- How do I contact the coaches at Asbury and Lynchburg?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for Asbury and Lynchburg accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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