Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of the South | Sewanee, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| 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 - 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 |
| Lipscomb University | $38,824 | 71.12% | 69% | 13:1 | 4,704 |
| The University of the South | $53,698 | 52.32% | 81% | 10:1 | 1,704 |
| Southern Adventist University | $25,590 | 65.78% | 51% | 15:1 | 2,903 |
| Southern College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 532 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $29,264 | 60.74% | 50% | 10:1 | 1,052 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |