Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Lane College | Jackson, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Mid-South Christian College | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,672 for State residents and $20,996 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 81.85% and graduation rate is 41.33%. 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 |
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Carson-Newman University | $34,700 | 79.78% | 56% | 10:1 | 2,586 |
Lane College | $11,790 | - | 17% | 15:1 | 1,010 |
Meharry Medical College | - | - | - | - | 962 |
Southern Adventist University | $25,590 | 65.78% | 51% | 15:1 | 2,903 |
Mid-South Christian College | $11,905 | 100.00% | - | 2:1 | 17 |
Average | $16,672 / $20,996 | 81.85% | 41.33% | 10.50:1 | 1,496 |