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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Memphis College of Art | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||
| Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc | Madison, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University | $27,840 | 66.21% | 48% | 16:1 | 2,588 |
| Memphis College of Art | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||||
| Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc | - | - | - | - | 295 |
| Southern College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 532 |
| Vanderbilt University | $63,946 | 6.67% | 92% | 7:1 | 13,710 |
| Milligan University | $39,350 | 66.71% | 63% | 9:1 | 1,105 |
| Average | $33,130 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 116 |