Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Hiwassee College | Madisonville, TN | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Union University | Jackson, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Milligan University | Milligan, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $19,571 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | $24,298 | 70.97% | 56% | 12:1 | 1,055 |
| Hiwassee College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Meharry Medical College | - | - | - | - | 962 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $29,264 | 60.74% | 50% | 10:1 | 1,052 |
| Union University | $38,450 | 52.55% | 66% | 8:1 | 2,731 |
| Milligan University | $39,350 | 66.71% | 63% | 9:1 | 1,105 |
| Average | $19,571 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 253 |