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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 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 |
| Johnson University | Knoxville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Memphis College of Art | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||
| The University of the South | Sewanee, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | $24,298 | 70.97% | 56% | 12:1 | 1,055 |
| Johnson University | $20,318 | 63.21% | 65% | 10:1 | 939 |
| Memphis College of Art | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2020) | ||||
| The University of the South | $53,698 | 52.32% | 81% | 10:1 | 1,704 |
| Tusculum University | $28,500 | 81.08% | 33% | 16:1 | 1,303 |
| Average | $33,130 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 116 |