Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 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 |
| 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 |
| Memphis College of Art | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $26,351 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 |
| Hiwassee College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Meharry Medical College | - | - | - | - | 962 |
| Memphis College of Art | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||||
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $29,264 | 60.74% | 50% | 10:1 | 1,052 |
| Average | $26,351 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 185 |