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) | ||
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Maryville College | Maryville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, 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) | ||||
| Lincoln Memorial University | $26,150 | 78.48% | 50% | 8:1 | 5,418 |
| Maryville College | $38,514 | 69.50% | 53% | 12:1 | 1,069 |
| Southern College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 532 |
| Tusculum University | $28,500 | 81.08% | 33% | 16:1 | 1,303 |
| Average | $19,571 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 253 |