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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Maryville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Memphis College of Art | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Visible Music College | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | Antioch, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $33,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | $38,514 | 69.50% | 53% | 12:1 | 1,069 |
| Meharry Medical College | - | - | - | - | 962 |
| Memphis College of Art | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||||
| Southern College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 532 |
| Visible Music College | $22,000 | 20.41% | 24% | 6:1 | 230 |
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $33,130 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 116 |